It’s not (always) the existential questions of life which haunt me. Mostly it’s the piling up of my to-do list and unintended deviations from my plan that begin to paralyze me from doing things creative. The worry leads to more worry, neuroticism and even depression. My apprehensions could be alleviated by doing, but simply doing is at times impossible.
I create art about the emotionally unwell. This art may be uncomfortable to look at, but helps us confront our mental wellness. I am interested in empathy and compassion towards one another. My materials of choice are chalk pastel, acrylic and mixed media. I like to incorporate mirrors in or near my work to bring the viewer into an area of self-reflection. Anxiety and depression affect every part of my life which make some days harder than others. Being creative is where I achieve "flow," in which I find some relief. It is cathartic for me to use art as a tool of therapy at the same time as creating important dialogue. The human condition is filled with questions larger than ourselves, great emotional pain, love and laughter. Be kind to one another. |