Multiple values of blue, purple, and green pulsate throughout the canvas in spontaneous, yet aggressive, brushstrokes. The chaotic nature of this piece implies the immediate upheaval I felt when outside forces struck me without warning. In an instant my world came crashing down. Nothing seemed safe or familiar. I felt naked, disoriented, and stripped of my former self. I imagined myself walking barefoot through a jungle, overwhelmed by the sounds of the environment; a symphony of chirps, shrieks, and howls. I repeatedly applied various layers of acrylic paint, and each layer overlaps the previous one. The layers reinforce my initial disbelief and inability to sort through the burden of intangible emotions.

Musical Pairings via “The Five Stages of Grief” Playlist on Spotify:

•      “Acid Girls Makes the Best…” by Pets with Pets

•      “The End” by The Doors

• “Organum” by Max Richter