Acrylic in canvas, 2010, 8" x 8".
Apologies for the wonkiness of the photo. This person could be anyone, and was never intended to be somebody specific. They represent the feeling of always being watched, a feeling I lived with for a long time in different ways. I still sometimes feel this way, but definitely to a much lesser extent that I did at the time of painting this in early 2010.
Hey friend,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and yes, it can be one's own perception of your art. I find it most encouraging that you don't feel watched as much as you once felt. If someone watches out for you in a reassuring way, that's good :)
Enjoy your weekend.
Gary
Do you feel like the colored squares surrounding the face represent anything?
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your comments.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about people watching out for me in a positive way, but of course this painting could have either meaning. It is all a matter of perception. I too am glad to see the back of the endless paranoia that took over my life for so long, but I am only grateful that my painting was (and still is) a positive coping strategy and way to express myself. I do hope my art can be seen as a positive light on the dark times of mental illness.
The coloured squares are meant to be bricks, but I didn't want to be traditional and paint them brown. The face is looking through a hole in the wall (though sadly not the kind that gives us money), watching every aspect of life. I suppose I just wanted a bit of colour. Perhaps a way of expressing my individuality?