Inescapable

2019

12” x 9” x 5”

Wood panel, Acrylic paint, Apoxie sculpt, Alcohol inks, Coyote skulls

Having a mental illness is like having a disobedient pet some days. Despite my best efforts the condition sticks like wool over my eyes. It looms over my head no matter what I’m doing.

Traits from coping long-term with MDD have influenced my personality. One of my doctors described it as “wearing it like a hat” rather than letting it drag me by the legs.

I don’t think the Depression will ever be cured, it can only be managed. It doesn’t mean I have to be miserable all the time if I can help it.