“The Heart & The Flame” — The Beauty of the Unexpected

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the work of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. His voluptuous figures, far from representing excess, invite us to reconsider beauty from a nontraditional lens. They remind us that what society often labels as “abnormal” is, in truth, a powerful and valid expression of existence—an aesthetic that doesn’t ask for permission to be seen.

Our relationships, too—familial, romantic, social—are often most beautiful when they don’t follow expected structures. When they defy the mold we were taught to idealize. These relationships can feel uncomfortable or uncertain because they don’t fit the norm. But it’s precisely in that overflow—beyond what’s considered “correct”—that true beauty begins. A beauty born not from social scripts, but from authenticity. From the vibrant energy that arises when we honor who we truly are and what we feel.

Aging, for example, is something many try to hide or resist. But I choose to view it differently—not as a loss, but as a gain: of freedom, of awareness, of joy. I love going out to electronic music events, dancing with young people, getting lost in rhythm and energy. And there is nothing wrong with that.

ArteFlame and The Heart Series, my new artistic explorations, were born from this very space. From a desire to reconnect with that inner spark—that flame that doesn’t age, that keeps burning even as the body transforms. It’s a call to reclaim the child within, to live the present moment fully, without apology. To see ourselves—and each other—through the eyes of the heart.

And through this journey, I’ve come to deeply value the healing power of family. Working alongside my sisters has been more than collaboration—it’s been a form of collective restoration. Together, we’ve begun to mend the threads of our lineage, to break inherited patterns, and to weave something new with love and intention. What we've built goes beyond shared history—it’s a conscious, soul-deep bond. One rooted in trust, laughter, creativity, and the desire to grow as a unit.

Because in the end, what is real does not need explanation.
It only needs to be felt.