Commiseration

Abstract

Art has always served as a mirror reflecting the depths of the human experience, and that reflection frequently highlights the complex and multidimensional aspects of a global situation on mental health. My path as an artist is intricately linked to my personal battles and victories in overcoming the difficulties of anxiety, depression, and the range of emotions that accompany them. My recent art production adds to a new chapter in a continuous story, of emotional imbalances that affect societies. In my art I strive to convey the vulnerability that is experienced as a glimpse of hope that serve as a reminder of our resilience and those moments of sadness that overwhelms. To capture the chaotic beauty of the mind, I work in a range of builder’s oxide colours. These are pigments that blend to symbolise the emotional disorder and feelings, while spontaneous abstract shapes appear to depict the often-difficult quality of tranquillity and peace. I want people to be instinctively affected by my art and be encouraged to face their own emotions and experiences. I've learned through this creative process that vulnerability is a great strength rather than a weakness. Through my artistic expression, I aspire to foster a feeling of visual dialogue. Although it is a universal factor in the human experience, mental health is a topic that has long been stigmatised. My goal is for my art to spark meaningful conversations by inspiring people to be honest about their personal issues and to ask for help without worrying about being judged. Through the art showcased in this exhibition, I want to encourage a change in the way that we see mental health. My aim is to challenge the myths surrounding mental health and encourage a supportive and empathetic culture. I am determined to use my artistic voice to promote mental health discourse.