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?