"The Rise of Hope" is a symbolic oil painting that conveys resilience and optimism. At its core, the skull represents mortality, loss, and the shared struggles of the pandemic, while flowing hair across the subject’s face reflects ongoing challenges. Despite these hardships, the subject’s determined gaze exudes strength and focus. A blooming flower within the skull symbolizes hope, radiating positivity and attracting a bee—an emblem of thriving energy. This artwork celebrates the human spirit’s resilience, reminding viewers that even in adversity, hope fosters positivity and leads to triumph.