I first had no interest in figuration whatsoever.
I didn't start to be an artist myself until I was 24.
Making art is a lot about just seeing what happens if you put some energy into something.
I certainly am one of those people who is incredibly privileged to have an art career, which happened out of luck. Then luck kept happening. Besides that, things just move along in their own weird way.
One hopes that each piece contains enough space for several narratives.
I think making things beautiful is important. But often what's first considered ugly is beautiful, too.