In Inner Workings, Carvel uses varied brushstrokes and ink to bridge the gap between medical study and emotional expression. By placing an array of flowers within the context of human hand anatomy, the artist suggests that what we carry inside is far more vibrant than the surface reveals. The strategic positioning of objects creates a dialogue between the rigid structures of the body and the fluid, growing nature of the spirit.

The work reflects on the difficulty of being fully seen by others, acknowledging that our internal complexities are often obscured. However, the composition remains hopeful, showing that authenticity acts as a light that eventually permeates the exterior. It is a nuanced understanding of how identity is built from both our physical reality and our private, blossoming thoughts.