It's been over 1,100 days since the war in Ukraine has ignited a fire in the hearts of many, myself included. Silence, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer reminds us, is itself a form of complicity. Through this piece, titled "Glory to the Heroes," I aim to express my outrage and heartbreak over the atrocities committed by Russia and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
The Shape & Texture series was a test I put myself to in the Spring of 2024, after taking the decision to become an artist. I had to prove to myself that I had what it takes to pursue my art as a serious endeavor. I gave myself 12 weeks.
Years ago, my therapist recommended that I try journaling or creating art as coping techniques to help with depression and C-PTSD. I gave it half-hearted attempts in fits and starts since, but nothing stuck.
But about one year ago, in February 2024, during a super-low time, I was really struggling, searching for...
I don't think enough people have read, or subscribe to the ideas layed out in the UDHR. I hope that changes one day soon.