In our society, many people, including myself, deal with emotional blockages and battles. These inner struggles are not confined to the creative realm but affect all facets of life. Snakes often symbolize complex feelings such as fear, temptation, and danger, but also transformation and growth. This versatile symbolism reflects the inner struggle people experience.

The title "Figuratively Speaking" indicates that things should not be taken literally, but figuratively. Using snakes as a metaphor is a powerful example of figurative language, where the battles are not physical but emotional and internal. Snakes represent duality and ambivalence, mirroring the complexity of human emotions and conflicts. This dual meaning aligns with figurative speech, where words and images have multiple layers of meaning. Additionally, snakes symbolize transformation and renewal because they shed their skin and start anew. This stands for personal growth and the way people work through inner conflicts to become stronger and wiser.

These works explore these themes and invite the viewer to reflect on their own inner struggles and transformation, and how they can overcome these to achieve personal growth.