State of Mind
Acrylic on canvas, 2011
State of Mind is a diptych that explores the subconscious mind contrasting the positive and negative aspects of the human psyche communicated through mental health. Life has often been referenced as an on going game in which each choice and decision, at its most fundamental level has a ripple effect which can alter the course of our mental health. The tree is an embodiment of the stability that acts as the foundations of the subconscious mind. The tree branches elude to the negative aspects of the human psyche often associated with connotations of fear and anger that have the leaves falling and blowing into the wind revealing the inner demon that is present within every individual.
Throughout this transition are the doorways which act as the barrier between the two state of minds exposing that this path is in fact a two way street enabling the outcome to change. Chess is a game of mental strength illustrating a journey, taking each move as a play by play which can be compared to that of the subconscious mind where issues are unraveled, form significance and take effect. This artwork is the embodiment of the subconscious mind communicating the balance of light and inner demons that are present within the basis of the human psyche.
State of Mind is a diptych that explores the subconscious mind contrasting the positive and negative aspects of the human psyche communicated through mental health. Life has often been referenced as an on going game in which each choice and decision, at its most fundamental level has a ripple effect which can alter the course of our mental health. The tree is an embodiment of the stability that acts as the foundations of the subconscious mind. The tree branches elude to the negative aspects of the human psyche often associated with connotations of fear and anger that have the leaves falling and blowing into the wind revealing the inner demon that is present within every individual.
Throughout this transition are the doorways which act as the barrier between the two state of minds exposing that this path is in fact a two way street enabling the outcome to change. Chess is a game of mental strength illustrating a journey, taking each move as a play by play which can be compared to that of the subconscious mind where issues are unraveled, form significance and take effect. This artwork is the embodiment of the subconscious mind communicating the balance of light and inner demons that are present within the basis of the human psyche.