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Introspection
Saya Norton
This piece was part of a healing process for myself. Having struggled with exploitation based on my ethnicity, combined with my disability convinced me for the longest time that I was weak. Taking all of the anger and blame I had directed towards myself I made this painting as an expression of those emotions.
This piece was part of a healing process for myself. Having struggled with exploitation based on my ethnicity, combined with my disability convinced me for the longest time that I was weak. Taking all of the anger and blame I had directed towards myself I made this painting as an expression of those emotions.
Holy No Longer
Ty Isakson
An illustration portraying the character ADAM from the anime SK8 THE INFINITY. I used the theme of portraying him as a 'fallen angel' who's wings had been ripped off. ADAM's psychology, character, and motivations are endlessly fascinating to me, and I wanted to convey some of his character in a metaphorical way.
An illustration portraying the character ADAM from the anime SK8 THE INFINITY. I used the theme of portraying him as a 'fallen angel' who's wings had been ripped off. ADAM's psychology, character, and motivations are endlessly fascinating to me, and I wanted to convey some of his character in a metaphorical way.
Whimsy
Savanah Cornell
Healing
Leann Ackerman
Mental illness can cause extreme low self esteem in individuals. They seem to lose sense of themselves and get stuck in a hole. However, when one is healing and growing, the courage to be yourself again slowly comes back.
Mental illness can cause extreme low self esteem in individuals. They seem to lose sense of themselves and get stuck in a hole. However, when one is healing and growing, the courage to be yourself again slowly comes back.
At The End of The Day
Leann Ackerman
No matter what you are going through, you have to face yourself. Looking in the mirror as you brush your teeth, washing your face, combing your hair.
No matter what you are going through, you have to face yourself. Looking in the mirror as you brush your teeth, washing your face, combing your hair.
All Eyes On Us
Arysia Gurghigian
I created this piece at the start of the pandemic back in 2020 at the time I was in a very bad place and was paranoid of everything around me. As I was still in the process of trying to be diagnosed with my disability, I felt everyone's eyes on me and even my family was unsure if I even had a disability. This piece for me represents the beginning of my self transformation and even though the piece is a year old, it still has a big impact and influence on me.
I created this piece at the start of the pandemic back in 2020 at the time I was in a very bad place and was paranoid of everything around me. As I was still in the process of trying to be diagnosed with my disability, I felt everyone's eyes on me and even my family was unsure if I even had a disability. This piece for me represents the beginning of my self transformation and even though the piece is a year old, it still has a big impact and influence on me.
KICK ME
Alex Babcock
ADHD doesn't often mix well with social anxiety. You begin to question who exactly wants you and if your efforts will ever be enough.
ADHD doesn't often mix well with social anxiety. You begin to question who exactly wants you and if your efforts will ever be enough.
Outside Notion In Sun
Erein James Adiao Ruiz
“Outside Notion In Sun” is quite different in presentation when compared to the other works that I’ve done that are much more sculptural in appearance. Paintings like this are more reserved and require a slower approach rather than my usual impulse to act after an action. Usually when paintings like this appear to become of interest, I rush to finish but in this case, coming back to the constructs of composition, color, percentages of shape and vibrancy, and vice versa. “Outside Notion In Sun” is an example of my hyperactive nature coming to an extreme focus, an almost obsessive slow focus of sorts.
“Outside Notion In Sun” is quite different in presentation when compared to the other works that I’ve done that are much more sculptural in appearance. Paintings like this are more reserved and require a slower approach rather than my usual impulse to act after an action. Usually when paintings like this appear to become of interest, I rush to finish but in this case, coming back to the constructs of composition, color, percentages of shape and vibrancy, and vice versa. “Outside Notion In Sun” is an example of my hyperactive nature coming to an extreme focus, an almost obsessive slow focus of sorts.
Fsh
Mary Hall
Wounds Of Gold
Haleigh O’Leary
21st Birthday Parties
Madison Wallace
Billy’s Favorite Spot
Erein James Adiao Ruiz
The painting “The Stock Market Is In Shambles” is a mixed media painting that utilizes the off-centered nature of found material and identifiable objects in a way that appears balanced and cooperative as a collection. While the piece is able to be shown as ‘finished’, I view the piece much like other pieces in my possession; every work can be returned to at anytime and can evolve in anyway. Which is what I definitely will be pursuing after some time. The humorous combination of cartoon imagery and the robust, raw construction of ‘common’ materials aids in understanding how much is too much and how little is too little; in regards to my hyperactive nature as an artist with ADHD, this is a developing presentation. These thoughts and ‘fixations’ are of relation to my own obsessions and collections of my own diverse personal experiences and my own interests, that influence my logic and decision-making in art and in life. And in no relation to anything said previous, this ironically has nothing to do with the stock market.
The painting “The Stock Market Is In Shambles” is a mixed media painting that utilizes the off-centered nature of found material and identifiable objects in a way that appears balanced and cooperative as a collection. While the piece is able to be shown as ‘finished’, I view the piece much like other pieces in my possession; every work can be returned to at anytime and can evolve in anyway. Which is what I definitely will be pursuing after some time. The humorous combination of cartoon imagery and the robust, raw construction of ‘common’ materials aids in understanding how much is too much and how little is too little; in regards to my hyperactive nature as an artist with ADHD, this is a developing presentation. These thoughts and ‘fixations’ are of relation to my own obsessions and collections of my own diverse personal experiences and my own interests, that influence my logic and decision-making in art and in life. And in no relation to anything said previous, this ironically has nothing to do with the stock market.
Darkness Comes from the Light
Haleigh O’Leary
Slowly, I am Fading Away
Leann Ackerman
Mental illness can cause one to lose a sense of self. A clouded image of self. It can be difficult to recognize who you are and become lost in the shadows. That shadow overtime can fade away into nothing and one can become completely lost in space.
Mental illness can cause one to lose a sense of self. A clouded image of self. It can be difficult to recognize who you are and become lost in the shadows. That shadow overtime can fade away into nothing and one can become completely lost in space.
Wrath of an Angry Black Man
Ziggy Smith
Khaos is a natural part of our world and a major part of mine. I move through life with Khaos on my mind and this piece is meant to replicate the khaotic behavior of my mind. As a black man I often feel like I do not have the space to be angry without seeming like a threat. I repress a lot of my emotions and through painting I’m allowed to express them. Through my art I can channel the Khaos of my mind into something that’s passionate and physical. When I paint to express myself, I feel in tune with the canvas, paint, and music I’m listening to. Painting is my way of unleashing Khaos on the world without physical destruction.
Khaos is a natural part of our world and a major part of mine. I move through life with Khaos on my mind and this piece is meant to replicate the khaotic behavior of my mind. As a black man I often feel like I do not have the space to be angry without seeming like a threat. I repress a lot of my emotions and through painting I’m allowed to express them. Through my art I can channel the Khaos of my mind into something that’s passionate and physical. When I paint to express myself, I feel in tune with the canvas, paint, and music I’m listening to. Painting is my way of unleashing Khaos on the world without physical destruction.
Raindrops
Alex Babcock
Sometimes with depression, it's hard to get out of bed. Those raindrops keep falling on your head.
Sometimes with depression, it's hard to get out of bed. Those raindrops keep falling on your head.
Time of Death - 24/7
Taliyah Shepard
As a person with OCD and Anxiety I'm constantly thinking about the worst that could happen to a large degree. Whether it’s seeing the ceiling cave in or falling I’ve seen myself die in my head multiple times a day, everyday, for the rest of my life.
As a person with OCD and Anxiety I'm constantly thinking about the worst that could happen to a large degree. Whether it’s seeing the ceiling cave in or falling I’ve seen myself die in my head multiple times a day, everyday, for the rest of my life.
Blackface
Ari Montford
10 years old.
10 years old.
The Stock Market Is In Shambles
Erein James Adiao Ruiz
The painting “The Stock Market Is In Shambles” is a mixed media painting that utilizes the off-centered nature of found material and identifiable objects in a way that appears balanced and cooperative as a collection. While the piece is able to be shown as ‘finished’, I view the piece much like other pieces in my possession; every work can be returned to at anytime and can evolve in anyway. Which is what I definitely will be pursuing after some time. The humorous combination of cartoon imagery and the robust, raw construction of ‘common’ materials aids in understanding how much is too much and how little is too little; in regards to my hyperactive nature as an artist with ADHD, this is a developing presentation. These thoughts and ‘fixations’ are of relation to my own obsessions and collections of my own diverse personal experiences and my own interests, that influence my logic and decision-making in art and in life. And in no relation to anything said previous, this ironically has nothing to do with the stock market.
The painting “The Stock Market Is In Shambles” is a mixed media painting that utilizes the off-centered nature of found material and identifiable objects in a way that appears balanced and cooperative as a collection. While the piece is able to be shown as ‘finished’, I view the piece much like other pieces in my possession; every work can be returned to at anytime and can evolve in anyway. Which is what I definitely will be pursuing after some time. The humorous combination of cartoon imagery and the robust, raw construction of ‘common’ materials aids in understanding how much is too much and how little is too little; in regards to my hyperactive nature as an artist with ADHD, this is a developing presentation. These thoughts and ‘fixations’ are of relation to my own obsessions and collections of my own diverse personal experiences and my own interests, that influence my logic and decision-making in art and in life. And in no relation to anything said previous, this ironically has nothing to do with the stock market.
Psychosis
Leann Ackerman
Untitled
Alexis Hackett
The exploration of color and light through the layering of material have been pressing on Lexi’s mind the most. In making large scale work she has the opportunity to captivate the viewers eyes. Her use of color and light is what holds the viewers. Through her process of adding thin layers of paint and then buffing/wiping out she is able to create a luminosity that acts as a light source. Having a limited pallet is very important to Lexi. She uses cyan, yellow, and magenta. These are the “true” primary colors and by using them Lexi leaves no room for not having the right color. This use of color and technique will be the basis for the rest of her senior year.
The exploration of color and light through the layering of material have been pressing on Lexi’s mind the most. In making large scale work she has the opportunity to captivate the viewers eyes. Her use of color and light is what holds the viewers. Through her process of adding thin layers of paint and then buffing/wiping out she is able to create a luminosity that acts as a light source. Having a limited pallet is very important to Lexi. She uses cyan, yellow, and magenta. These are the “true” primary colors and by using them Lexi leaves no room for not having the right color. This use of color and technique will be the basis for the rest of her senior year.
I Am Dyslexic
Ari Montford
My disability has created a life experience which has been compounded by my dyslexia and how I navigate the world.
My disability has created a life experience which has been compounded by my dyslexia and how I navigate the world.
Your Science Is Falling Apart Faster Than I Am
Hannah-Xavier
A collection of medically sourced quotes regarding "functional disorders" and their symptoms vs. the things actually physically happening to me.
A collection of medically sourced quotes regarding "functional disorders" and their symptoms vs. the things actually physically happening to me.
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