Glimmer of hope (2024) — Vyvvan Basil

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Roots

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2025

Roots is a meditation on lineage and difference. A woman crowned in a purple headtie carries two girls, one marked by vitiligo, the other by freckles. Their presence symbolizes how beauty emerges from diversity, how heritage and individuality coexist. This piece reflects my ongoing dialogue about Black identity and the ways women’s bodies hold both struggle and strength.

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Held by the Horizon

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2025

Held by the Horizons, she is the child of the sky, where the sky forgets its edges, caught between breath and boundlessness when she's there. This piece captures a moment of quiet suspension, where gravity loosens and the horizon becomes a cradle for longing, wonder, and the weightless pause before becoming.

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Glimmer of hope

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2024

This artwork captures a fleeting yet powerful moment, symbolizing a small sign or chance of something positive amidst overwhelming adversity. The delicate interplay of light and shadow conveys the essence of hope, even in the most challenging times.

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The Inner Child

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2025

The inner child shows a young girl sitting peacefully, her smile lifted by an unseen presence. Butterflies rest gently around her, and her fairy wings shimmer against a glowing sky. The piece speaks of innocence, guidance, and the quiet joy of being held by something greater than herself.

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Stuck on You

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2025

Stuck on You explores the kind of love that saves, not in loud ways, but through quiet, consistent presence. Sometimes, a hero is the one who doesn't let go, even when everything else is falling apart. This piece is about finding strength in connection, and how holding on to someone can be both an act of survival and an expression of courage.

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Uneven Shoulders I

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2026

This piece was born from my desire to create awareness as an artist. It speaks to the quiet struggles that often go unnoticed. By highlighting uneven shoulders and waist, it reminds us that beauty is not erased by difference. It's a celebration of dignity, resilience, and the right to feel seen and look your best, no matter the challenges you carry.

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Uneven Shoulders II

Medium: Digital illustration

Year: 2026

This piece was born from my desire to create awareness as an artist. It speaks to the quiet struggles that often go unnoticed. By highlighting uneven shoulders and waist, it reminds us that beauty is not erased by difference. It's a celebration of dignity, resilience, and the right to feel seen and look your best, no matter the challenges you carry.

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