“Labyrinth” is the first piece I have completed in 2024. Spending the last weeks of 2023 pausing on work and social media to be fully present to life, I poured my heart into this piece. As I finished it dawned upon me that I’m feeling the deepest sense of contentment that I’ve felt since childhood.
Lately, I’ve been feeling inspired. When we focus on personal growth, healing, and balance, progress will eventually come. Sometimes it can take many years, but one day you wake up and realize that the spark of warmth within you is actually real. Then, you smile and sit back to enjoy whatever the heck you’re up to because this human experience is both quite absurd and fantastically lovely.
Mental health is one of my greatest sources of inspiration as both an artist and person. Exploration of the mind, emotions and perceptions of reality are reoccuring themes in my work. My work typically expresses depression, transformation, and healing. I am excited about “Labyrinth,” because it symbolizes a transition from the healing process into the seemingly elusive and sought-after state of grounded love, warmth, joy, optimism, and contentment.
“Labyrinth” is the embodiment of the universal joy and abundance we can all find within. We are all interconnected through our humanness: no matter who you are, we are all on constantly evolving journeys. No matter what journey your soul is on, there is a safe space of warmth and contentment that can be found within your innermost self. This piece also serves as a reminder that you are not alone. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, we are united as a collective of souls.
I’m grateful that through my depression, I have come out stronger, more balanced, and more present than ever before. For the first time, I genuinely believe in the power to grow and heal from mental health struggles. I find this to be beautiful and I am inspired to share this sense of hope with the world through my art.
When I create, I tend to let my subconscious flow freely. The first elements to emerge were the 3 main square shapes, each connected by a path of energy. Next, the rainbows came into play and after, the faces within the shapes. Lines reminiscent of topography were added outlining the subtle shades of color. I felt compelled to bring a sense of dimension to the piece and the final hours of my process included adding shadows and highlights to the various forms. The piece was drawn digitally using my iPad and Procreate software over the course of a few weeks.