Feel it. Ease.
“One who laughs a lot will cry soon”, “Despair is a sin, stop being in the blues”, “Girls don’t get angry”, “Don’t be thrilled to bits, you look drunk”, “Sing small, keep your head down” — these I was raised with to teach me hiding emotions as deep as possible and show them to no one, even myself. My emotional freezing made me numb and tired of — I no longer see any point in it. Anger gives strength, envy gives guidance, and joy gives the energy to move on and do more. I finally have the courage to face my emotions, to feel and live them all.
Original artwork on raw canvas:
• 40x50 cm
• mixed media
• 2023