Iryna Merkulova
Third year, Painting and Drawing
Fear
ink on watercolour paper, 22 x 28
2018
Anger *
ink on watercolour paper, 22 x 28
2018
Disappearing *
ink on watercolour paper, 22 x 28
2018
Voice of frustration *
ink on watercolour paper, 22 x 28
2018
This series was created as a part of a project that includes abstract self-portraits focusing on an emotional state rather than a physical appearance. Making this work helped me to reconnect with myself and recognize the emotional issues that I am facing. Awareness is the first step towards healing. My artworks express anxiety, fear, frustration and pain that are related to a physical and emotional state. It feels like, today, the overwhelming speed of technology impacts the way we communicate with people. Immersed in our gadgets, we are losing eye contact and, with it, connection. I believe it’s one reason for a decreased ability to understand each other. Do we feel misunderstood? Do our words really reach the person we are talking to? At times I try to break the wall, but all the efforts seem unsuccessful. Frustration settles in like a fog. Still, I believe in common ground: most of us share the same issues, yet we think we are alone in our struggle. Can you relate? In this series, I opened up these emotions to viewers hoping to establish connection.
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