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A life-changing accident left me with deep emotional and physical scars. I felt broken, lost my trust in life, and was filled with fear of how unpredictable life can be. But through years of healing and transformation, I realized my scars were never symbols of loss - they were proof of survival, resilience, and rebirth. Like the phoenix, I rose from what tried to break me and became more and more the creator of my own life. That is why scar-like lines appear on the faces and bodies in my paintings... they reflect pain, growth, and transformation. My art is a reminder that true beauty is not perfection, but the courage to turn wounds into power.

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MARGARITA GAVRIELOVA, Artist