Burnout is strange. One moment, you’re full of energy, passion, and drive; the next, it’s like a switch flips, and suddenly, everything feels heavy. I’ve always struggled with pushing through those moments, with finding something to hold on to when my fire feels like it’s gone out. But over time, I’ve realized that even in my most exhausted states, something within me still lingers—some small ember that refuses to die.
That’s where ‘LIMINAL’ comes in. It started as just a painting, a visual representation of how I feel when I’m drained but not entirely empty. A burned-out matchstick, smoke curling above it, the flame seemingly gone—except for the smallest red glow still pulsing at its core. But as I painted, it became something more.
That night, I almost didn’t create at all, because the day before, I had tried and failed, staring at a blank canvas with nothing to give. I had no motivation, no drive. But my mum, sensing this, gently nudged me: “Just start ”. She didn’t push or insist—just stayed close, making sure I didn’t retreat back into myself. And as I worked, she sat with me in the living room until 2 a.m., fighting sleep but refusing to leave. She wasn’t actively doing anything, but her presence alone was enough. Enough to remind me that even when I feel like I have nothing left, I am never truly alone.
That’s what this blog is really about—the people who unknowingly keep us going. After God, my parents are my greatest source of warmth, and beyond them, my friends, who don’t even realise the weight of the small things they do. A simple message, a kind word, a presence that says, “I see you”. These are the things that keep my spark alive.
I’ve written before about how art gives people a glimpse into my world, about how music shapes the way I create. But this? This is different. This is about why I keep creating at all. Because no matter how many times I burn out, I always find my way back. Not just because of me, but because of the people who—whether they realise it or not—refuse to let my fire go out completely.
‘LIMINAL’ is for them. And this post is a reminder to anyone who feels like they’ve burned out completely—sometimes, the smallest spark is all you need.