This 7 1/4 × 9 1/4 inch painting features my head rendered in a coin-like profile, surrounded by dense dotting and linework that echoes the rhythms of thought and memory. Painted on particle board—material formed from scraps of other wood—the surface itself carries a quiet history of fragments brought together. The work reflects on how we often polish over hurt and sorrow with shininess and labor, while those deeper layers remain just beneath the surface. Created with acrylic, spray paint, and Posca pens, the piece carries a note of hope: acknowledging the hurt is often the first step toward healing, and it comes with a hand-printed and signed Certificate of Authenticity.