Ghost of a Heavy Heart 

Here we see Sarah Joncas's painting *Ghost of a Heavy Heart*, a piece that encapsulates a feeling of melancholy familiar in the 21st century. Joncas, part of a generation navigating a world of shifting norms, presents us with a young woman who embodies both vulnerability and strength. Her ethereal, almost spectral appearance contrasts with the weight of the heart she cradles, a potent symbol of emotional burden. The jellyfish floating around her suggest a sense of being adrift, a common sentiment in contemporary society as we try to find our place in the world. The urban landscape against the night sky grounds the figure in our reality, but the juxtaposition with the surreal elements creates a dreamlike quality, heightening the sense of unease. This painting feels incredibly personal, as though the artist is expressing a shared experience of emotional struggle within a world that often feels isolating.