• The background could be a chaotic mix of abstract shapes and symbols—maybe rough, scribbled outlines of doors, some wide open, some fading into the background.
• A prominent, central door could be there, but instead of a lock, there’s something surreal—like an eye staring back, or a keyhole with nothing behind it.
• Scattered throughout the piece, you could have small, cryptic phrases or fragmented words, reinforcing the theme of forgotten opportunities, choices, or hidden truths.
• The colors could be muted, almost aged, with a pop of color (maybe red or gold) around the keyhole or threshold, hinting that the way out was always there.
• Handwritten text, crossed-out words, or scribbles in the margins could add that raw, Basquiat-like energy—almost like notes left by someone trying to .