Caged

A heart sits contained behind a rigid barrier—visible, present, yet protected. This piece speaks to the ways we guard what is most vulnerable, whether for safety, survival, or fear of what might happen if it were fully seen.

The structure around the heart suggests boundaries that may have once served a purpose, but can also begin to feel restrictive over time. It holds the tension between protection and confinement, inviting reflection on when it is safe—or necessary—to open, and when it is not.

Ideal for sandtray work around emotional protection, vulnerability, boundaries, trauma, trust, or guardedness, this piece offers a powerful symbol for exploring what is held in—and what may be ready to shift.

Dimensions: .9in x 2.1in x 3.5in