"Growing in the Dark" is a 36x36 canvas acrylic painting that symbolizes transformation and resilience. A luminous octopus in vivid purple, pink, peach, and blue hues emerges from a dark greenish-black backdrop, with its tentacles extending upward into five lotus flowers. The lotus flowers at the top symbolize growth in darkness, thriving despite adversity, much like the octopus, known for its intelligence and adaptability. The contrast between the vivid, warm tones and the dark background represents the balance of light and dark, life and creation. This piece celebrates hope, creativity, and the beauty of growth in unexpected places.