The great room memorial wall by Carmen Dioxyde in Surrey

My work explores the space between beauty and brokenness—the contrast between the image we present to the world and the battles we carry beneath the surface. Through bold colors, luxury influences, urban energy, and rebellious expression, I create pieces that celebrate survival, individuality, and the strength found in imperfection. My art is deeply connected to my own journey. I survived a violent and abusive relationship that nearly took my life and changed it forever. Through that experience, I lost my foot and was forced to rebuild myself in ways I never imagined. But I refused to let what happened define me. I chose to adapt, heal, create, and continue moving forward. The scars, the struggles, and the things we overcome are not signs of weakness—they are proof of endurance. Just like a cracked surface can reveal something unexpected and beautiful underneath, our experiences shape us into something stronger and more unique. I’m about embracing the parts of ourselves that have been damaged, transformed, and rebuilt. It is a reminder that being broken does not mean being defeated. Sometimes the cracks are where the light gets through