“The Present Future captures the innocence and ambition of youth set against the backdrop of society’s narratives. The subject’s upward gaze, magnified through bright orange frames, reflects curiosity and possibility that rise above the noise of printed headlines. Painted over a collage of newspapers, the work juxtaposes fleeting stories with the timeless resilience of human spirit.”

“By layering the child’s hopeful expression over the weight of current events, the artist invites us to consider how vision and imagination transcend circumstance. The piece becomes both a portrait and a statement—reminding viewers that while the world may be defined by its news, the future is written in the eyes of the next generation.”