My artwork "Personal borders" explores the intersection of personal and social boundaries. 
At its center is my hand—an individual map created with a unique handprint and fingerprints. In palmistry, the lines on a palm are said to reveal one's destiny, yet here, the hand’s edges blur, reflecting the struggle to define personal limits. These boundaries are marked by a dotted line—tentative, uncertain, and ever-shifting. 
 
The background, composed of geometric squares, resembles a fragmented world map viewed from above. This symbolizes the broader societal landscape, where boundaries—moral, physical, gendered, territorial—are constantly questioned and redefined. 
 
The artwork speaks to the challenge of setting boundaries in an ever-changing world. Rules and limitations can bring order, but they can also lead to stagnation or even dangerous ideologies. How does one find balance? That remains a deeply personal question—one each individual must answer for themselves.

Original artwork
Size: 12 x 12 in | 30 x 30 cm
Materials: oil on canvas