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January 2021

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This watercolor and pencil artwork attempts to visually convey the complex and often indescribable experience of living with PTSD. The piece features abstract elements that capture the overwhelming symptoms of hyper-vigilance, irrational anxiety, and deep depression. The dynamic movement and colors in the composition reflect the relentless energy of the disorder, illustrating the constant mental unrest that accompanies triggering moments.

 

The exhausted, mentally broken expression on the subject’s face encapsulates the profound toll PTSD takes on those who suffer from it. This piece is an exploration of the chaotic inner world afflicting those who survive with PTSD -- offering a visual definition of a disorder that defies the explanation found in any textbook or portrayal any form of media can do.