Who Could

Authors

  • Kira Friesen She/Her

Keywords:

Shame, Reflection, Expression, Inner-self, Compassion

Abstract

“Who Could” is a refection one how words, ideas and actions have shaped my mind. The piece shows the struggle between two worlds: one suffering and feeling the impact of these ideas while the other is higher, warmer and consoling the other half. This piece was created after FIRESEN’s retirement from competitive sport. After her retirement she felt chained by the ideas the sport had left her with. Feeling shamed, controlled and overwhelmed she needed to release and express these ideas and rules she had been hold onto her whole life. “Who Could” stands up against and rebels against ideas that were harmful or no longer serve her.

Author Biography

Kira Friesen, She/Her

“FIRESEN” aka Kira Friesen is a born and raised Kelowna girl. Growing up in competitive Biathlon, she has always had a passion and love for the outdoors. After retiring from being a semi professional Biathlete she had an opportunity to dive deeper into her lifelong passion of art. Since then she has art in Gneiss Climbing, Motherlove Kombucha, The Kelowna Art Gallery and now at Railside Brewing!

Her goal is to use her art to contribute to communities that are near and dear to her heart. As a current student at UBCO, She’s working toward completing her bachelor's in psychology to become an Social worker and Art therapist. She recently just built out a studio out of a FREE trailer! Check it out @firesenstudio!

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Published

2025-04-03

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Resistance

Section

Creative

License

Copyright (c) 2025 Kira Friesen

Creative Commons License

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