Step Out of Survival Mode Print
Permission to Appreciate How Far You've Come
A print size of your choosing on canvas paper or stretched over bars ready to hang
The story behind the artwork
This piece reflects the shift from living in survival mode to recognising when it is safe to relax. When life is shaped by instability, homes can begin to feel temporary and decoration is often delayed as a form of self-protection. This piece sits in the moment when appreciation replaces endurance, and creating beauty and art no longer feels premature.
Visual elements
Shoes are used as a symbol of identity and self perception. They mark moments of intention, choosing how we move through the world rather than just getting through it.
The calm blue background and clean spacing between the shoes introduce stillness and order, offering a contrast to the urgency of survival mode.
Meaning and intent
This work positions art as a marker of safety. Bringing it into your home becomes a declaration that you expect to stay and your space matters. It offers permission to step out of constant self improvement and take a moment to recognise and be proud of how far you have already come.