REPRESSIONISM

A Solo Show

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the unconscious blocking of unpleasant emotions, impulses, memories, and thoughts from your conscious mind.

Artist statement: 

Repression is something I have struggled with my whole life. I compartmentalized the different parts of myself and gave in to obsessive delusions of control. I consider myself lucky to have worked through (and continue to work through) these issues. This body of work is part of that personal process, and I hope it inspires others to claim and reclaim all parts of themselves— because they are all important teachers of sorts. 

Mental health has been significantly de-stigmatized in our collective consciousness today. And yet, so many of us still suffer. My work here is dark, but it is meant to shine a light on the shadows of our lives and help us make sense of them. In the words of Carl Jung, “until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.

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