Always Growing: To Love & Be Loved

"Always Growing" is a continuous series of paintings by artist Alex Lunstra. This is a series of abstract self-portraits; each portrays the artist through various trials & emotions.

"To Love & Be Loved" embodies the deep feelings of heartbreak.

Intrusive thoughts can be detrimental, and feelings of distrust and abandonment can seep to the surface - even when you have a partner with the best of intentions.

Notice the bleeding hearts, and the stars in the sky - each with numbers of importance to the artist.

What meaning do you find in the details of this piece?