Perception
I explore the mind/body complex and its connection to individual self-discovery. In my life, I am acutely aware of a disconnect in my own nature. While I believe that my mind controls my body, I feel that there is an ongoing struggle for balance within my being. Nudity symbolizes the vulnerability and sincerity required to pursue this balance. It is open and self-scrutinizing, representing psychological purity. Using an ephemeral space with energetic brushwork, I isolate myself from the external world to reflect the private nature of my dilemma.
Reflected color, dynamic movement, and activated brushwork allow the figure and background to represent attempts to find equilibrium of mind and body in individual identity. The entire process requires me to transcend my own fears with spiritual intensity. I use vivid colors with strong temperature contrasts to establish sublime concentration. The dynamic flow of energy in and around the figure simultaneously provokes emotions of fear and awe. There is a loss of psychological innocence, as the individual must come to terms with truth in order to gain a stronger sense of self.
