Art and My Current Mental State
Yep, another self portrait.
I've always painted about myself. It's always about me. I'm not vain. In fact, I hate myself. If I were given a choice to live or die on 2006, of course I'd choose to die rather than suffer from eternal torment on earth.
But then life happened, so my other me does everything to cope and survive.
And this is how she chooses to cope.
Yep, I used a cake board as a palette cos I'm lazy.
I had my portrait study earlier. I've never painted myself for a year now due to pressures from school and my recent solo exhibit. It's a great way to scan myself from viruses. :P
It started nicely. I was calm. But the room became darker because I started painting at 3pm (which is a stupid decision, I know). The sun started to set. So did my work.
I became annoyed. Angry. Well, just look at the awful result.
It was so ugly I loved it.
I'm not surprised though. I'm always like this.
The Pain I Feel Inside | Acrylic on Canvas, 2014
This was made in 2014. I was having menstrual cramps while doing this. Physical pain. Well..... to be honest... I was depressed, too. So it was a double kill for me.
My self portraits are either meh or angry. There's nothing in between. In fact, I don't remember painting myself smiling.
Angry? But why?
If you have been punished for the thing you didn't deserve you'd be angry, right?
I've been a good girl. I didn't do anything bad at all.
But maybe it was my fault, too. I remained silent for years that forced her to release all of it. Whatever.
Let's go back. After my therapy last year, my brushstrokes became calm, peaceful. The colors became bright. I was optimistic. But right now... You can see clearly what's happening lol.
My point is, whatever's my mood or current state of mind, it shows in my art. It shows on every artist's art, I guess.. in some way..
But at least she taught me how to paint.
I want to heal, I want to feel,
What I thought was never real
I want to let go of the pain I felt so long
I want to heal, I want to feel
Like I'm close to something real
I want to find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
'Somewhere I Belong' by Linkin Park
I wonder what kind of art would come out of you while drinking a milkshake :thinking:
Hmmm art with bright pastel colors lol 😃
Absolutely beautiful! Glad you're in this life
Thank you!
Well, its not bad after all :P hahaha..
Might be in Wabad this year, laag mis inyo :D
Aahhh that will never happen XD
See you around, I'll be somewhere... hiding lol
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Thank you for sharing! And the paintings are great, resonating with what you described you were feeling at the time. I especially liked 'the pain I feel inside', keep it going, you got this! Following you for more!
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The art is incredible and unique style. It's not vanity but self reflection.
I've drawn onlt one or 2 self portraits ever, not sure why really.
Sorry for your scars, I hope you continue therapy and find peace and healing.
Good luck!
I like the one on the bottom right, flower in the mouth. Really beautiful work...
Thank you!
Powerful words and imagery.
Self-portrait as a "virus scan" - something I'd never considered but so true.
Please don't take this the wrong way because it is a compliment... but there is a character in the "Dark Tower" series by Stephen King, "Detta Walker" who has had torment from her past split her into multiple persons, not just multiple personalities, multiple individuals who fight for control of the same body, who at first are in constant strife with one another, but then as their quest continues, come together to form a team and become the strongest, fiercest, and most inspiring character in the book.
Your dialogue made me think of her.
Very much a fan of yours, anxious to see more.
Oh wow! I'm not surprised that I reminded you of that character because to be honest I also thought I had someone in me to accompany me too! Like my enemy who looks like me, who wants to bring me down but after my therapy I've decided to befriend her and use that as a strength.. And use art to "introduce her" to the world and that I am actually doing my best to make myself better. Don't worry about me having to deal with multiple personalities in the future lol I am also aware of me having the chance to develop it if I keep on thinking that I am not alone. But always assure myself that this is just going to be a symbolic part of my work. ;)