COLOURS
16x20in oil pastel on wood
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As my brain disease paints visual auras when I close my eyes, this artwork weaves a narrative of how darkness in life often serves as a poignant backdrop, accentuating the most luminous moments.
THE CLOWN
12x16in oil pastel on paper
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Navigating the shadows of nostalgia and the unshakable sense that the familiar comfort of childhood is a place we can never return to, a notion which has taken on an unsettling and unfamiliar hue.
The simplicities of childhood somehow feel darker and more ominous with the passage of time.
SIX
12x12in mixed media on paper
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Playful words offer a whimsical reflection, to remember a time when the simplicity of childhood was so far from the complexities of adulthood.
With a palette that echoes the vibrant emotions of youth, the artwork dances through the intricacies of life, where resilience intertwines with a tender reflection on the passage of time.
BIG HEAD
12x12in mixed media on paper
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This piece plays on the challenge of containing not just emotions but a physical battle to rein in the relentless rising cranial pressure of a diseased brain. Wild strokes and clashing colours represent this dual narrative, inviting viewers to witness the dance between creative overflow and the tangible limits imposed by a medical landscape.
TUNNEL VISION
12x16in mixed media on paper
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The narrowing perspective becomes a focal point rather than a limitation. A touch of humour comes in to play, capturing the nuanced experience of a gradual loss of peripheral vision while holding a tight focus on the vibrant world that remains in view.
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The worn out marks tell the story of resilience in accepting the limitations of the moment, listening to the whispers of the body, and finding solace in the decision to try again tomorrow.
This piece encapsulates the courage to acknowledge and embrace the challenges posed by chronic illness, of the unwavering commitment to face each new day with renewed determination.