Safe at Last speaks of withdrawal as an act of protection. As human beings, we are constantly exposed, observed, and evaluated; as a consequence, turning inward can become a way of preserving one's identity.
The figure folds into itself, enclosing its body in a gesture of defence and self-preservation. Suspended in an undefined space, it no longer confronts the outside world but seeks refuge within its own boundaries.
Whether this refuge represents healing or merely a temporary shelter remains deliberately unresolved.