Gemotions

"I can't believe it," Maya murmured to herself, fiddling with the strap of her satchel. The air inside the bustling convention center thrummed with the energy of a thousand bodies. The harsh fluorescent lights seemed less glaring than usual. After months of exhibiting and promoting her artwork, she was finally enjoying the experience. She had anticipated disappointment after the closing of her most recent show. Scrolling through Instagram, she saw her abstract piece, "Chromatic Echoes," permanently etched onto a young woman's back. A surge of warmth spread through her, chasing away the fatigue.