This piece emerged from recognizing the critical importance of nurturing a healthy relationship with one's inner child, particularly when that child carries wounds. Left unattended, this internal presence will demand attention through whatever means necessary—often manifesting as impulsive behaviors that can wreak havoc on everything from bank accounts to personal relationships. The wounded inner child will inevitably act out when their needs go unmet.
Maintaining healthy boundaries requires creating intentional space for this relationship and honoring its significance in our psychological landscape. The work materializes this concept through deliberate formal choices: resin functions as a preservative, suggesting the enduring nature of childhood experiences, while the pedestal signals the reverence this relationship deserves. Stars and playful iconography express the inner child's voice and perspective.
The neon element illuminates this bond, demonstrating how properly tended inner child work extends beyond its contained form to positively influence our broader environment and relationships. The piece serves as both reminder and altar—a space to acknowledge the child within while recognizing their power to shape our adult lives.