Ethereal Wilds Hedgehog
Gentle protection
This artwork portrays the hedgehog as a symbol of quiet self-protection and tender resilience. Nestled within flowing textures and soft, enclosing movement, the figure radiates calm alertness — open, yet carefully held.
The hedgehog embodies the balance between vulnerability and boundary. Its spines are not a sign of aggression, but of care: a way of remaining safe while staying present. Surrounding organic forms create a cocoon-like space, suggesting refuge, trust, and inward attention.
Rather than retreat, this piece speaks of conscious sensitivity. Of knowing when to soften and when to shield. The hedgehog becomes a gentle reminder that strength does not always expand outward — sometimes it gathers inward.
This work invites the viewer to honor sensitivity as wisdom, and protection as a form of self-respect.
