THERE'S ONLY BEING YOURSELF
SERIES
Acrylic
THERE'S ONLY
BEING YOURSELF
This painting series is a reflection on my struggles with identity and self in a world that constantly tries to mold me into something I'm not. The labels society puts onto me comes with the promise of status at the expense of self. Recognizing this pattern, I sought to rebel and discover who I was on my own terms. In short, there's only being yourself.
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The paintings are listed in order of the story being told.
TAKEOFF
36" x 48"
10/20
This painting is a visualization of the elation of beginning a journey. In this situation, the journey was self-realization in an attempt to find who I am. The colors give an electric feel to the overall painting.
MANIFESTATION
36" x 48"
10/20
An explosion of sorts, this piece reflects on the moment where true joy experience. Forever fleeting, yet the feeling never forgotten. Not a hedonistic joy, but the joy that comes through being in spaces that allow you to be yourself. This feeling of joy could only be attained by expressing myself in the manner I felt most comfortable.
COUNTERFEIT
24" x 24"
11/20
In reflecting what I enjoy, I recognized the things in my past that I did not enjoy and partook in for material gain. With that, I felt a source of guilt for those actions unbecoming of myself. The face represents my emotions with this realization. Before I could be myself in my fullest expression, I had to accept and forgive myself for these past transgressions.
SANGFROID
36" x 48"
11/20
This picture reflects on the feeling of balance and peace. For me, I couldn't accept nor receive this feeling until I was ready to be myself. When I did receive them, it was only when I was in the moment, undisturbed by past or present.
GROUNDED
36" x 48"
12/20
This picture reflects the feeling of being grounded and in-touch. When I let go of expectations, I was able to remain in reality and thus find peace even in tumultuous situations. With this confidence moving forward, I have no choice but to be myself.
