My Hero through Borrowed Eyes
2025
by Melissa Macicame
from Mozambique
High School
Motherhood
This artwork portrays motherhood as a form of everyday heroism. By showing the mother with an exposed ribcage and visible heart, the piece highlights her vulnerability, emotional sacrifice, and the depth of her love. The three blossoms growing from her chest represent her three daughters, symbolizing how their growth and identity stem from her strength and nurturing.
The colourful hummingbird receiving droplets from her heart symbolizes resilience, transformation, and the way her love continues to nourish and uplift her children. The contrast between the monochrome skeleton and the vibrant flowers and bird emphasizes how her inner sacrifices create outward beauty and life.
Overall, the artwork celebrates the mother as a hero whose courage lies in emotional endurance, selfless giving, and the powerful legacy she passes on to her daughters.
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