Defense Mechanism

Drawing of a woman with thorns surrounding her.

Original Art by Nadia Rausa

Back when I was still a beginner artist, I loved creating ink drawings heavy in lineart. Especially when it came to drawing hair! I’m not sure why I lost touch with that part of my creative process, but I was inspired to get back to my roots.

This piece, for me, represents the subconscious building of defense mechanisms. The trauma and heartbreak in our lives can sometimes cause us to build a sort of barbed wire shell in hopes to stop future pain, but sometimes that doesn’t allow us to come face-to-face with those hurts. Whatever you have gone through in this life, may love shower you. Even if it doesn’t heal, let it bring solace, and the courage to break open from your protective shell when you feel ready.

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About the Artist

Nadia Rausa

Nadia Rausa (they/she) is a half-Korean artist and author living on Dena'ina and Ahtna land, commonly referred to as Southcentral Alaska. Their work has been described as haunting and ethereal, something Nadia wholeheartedly embrace during their creative process. From ghostly or apathetic figures to creatures overtaken by nature, Nadia’s work focuses on intertwining the reality and liminality of life and death. Outside of creating, you can find Nadia communing with ravens and dwelling in moss. They enjoy spending their free time sitting in nature, gaming of the board/card and video varieties, reading horror and fantasy stories, and spending time with their partner and sassy tabby cat named Tabby. Nadia is also an officiated Korean shaman apprentice (애동제자).