The artwork Rejection by John Sanborn, as part of The FEAR Quartet, inserts us into the universal fear of dismissal and unfulfillment, binding itself to the broader narrative that explores fear's silent yet potent influence over our lives, Rejection peers into the chasm between desire and self-doubt, where our aspirations often perish, unsaid and unfulfilled, in the abyss of feared rejection and the withholding of our true wants and dreams.

Armed with confidence, insight, wit, and charm, we present ourselves as desirable – worthy of an investment of time, money, mind, or passion. To be admired, loved, valued, or embraced – this is our desire. Yet, we often do not ask for what we want – for fear of rejection or dismissal – yielding self-doubt and never realizing our dream. - John Sanborn