I often use art as a way to regulate my mental health and to express myself, and I believe this specific painting represents the “allyship” theme. In my piece, a person is holding a flower pot and watering the plants inside. The flowers themselves are colored rainbow, which is representative of the LGBT+ community. The person is the ally in the situation because they are giving the plant the support that it needs in order to grow and bloom into its best and most beautiful self. Metaphorically, this is a visual representation of being an ally to your LGBT+ friends, family, and community members by giving them the love and support that they need to be their best selves.