To Smile, Again.” - Digital Illustration, Nikẹ Opal © 2024
It is very rare and unheard of to lose the ability to smile. Something that many take for granted. A depictor of joy, a universal sign of happiness. Due to a rare autoimmune disease, Nikẹ had experienced losing their strength, mobility, independence, and most devastatingly - their ability to smile.
After successful treatment, determination and using art as a form of rehabilitation, Nikẹ Opal has gone from strength to strength and is now finally able to live as the artist and creative innovator that they’ve always meant to be. Bringing dreams to life and constantly beating the odds when it feels like all hope is lost - they were able to reclaim their narrative.
Life is meant to be lived fully with intention and authenticity. With a second chance at life, absolutely nothing is going to stop them from attaining what they endeavour to accomplish.
Now isn’t that something to smile about~!! :)
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