Ndaya at a Very Strange Time in her life.

In this compelling drawing, Ilunga portrays herself as a floating, decapitated head, positioned prominently within the frame. Her hair is meticulously braided, and her facial expression vividly conveys the sensation of her face pressed against an invisible surface.

The abstract nature of the composition and her posture suggest a profound sense of dissociation, akin to the experience of individuals facing traumatic events who struggle to effectively process and release the overwhelming energy stored within.

However, Ilunga's journey takes a transformative turn. By cultivating self-awareness, she learned to observe her emotions without judgment or categorization, allowing her to regain control over her emotional responses. This process unveiled the polarity inherent in her intentions, leading her to confront unfamiliar emotions such as rage, guilt, anguish, and despair.

Through this introspective journey, Ilunga discovered her ability to alchemize these emotions, transmuting them into whatever form she deemed appropriate, ultimately finding her path back to grounded selfhood