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Artist Statement
In my journey of discovery here on earth I have come to find that some of
the most abusive
relationships I have endured started with one I have yet to finish. That
relationship is the one
I am just now letting myself explore. Thus the “Disconnected Series #1”
allows for the outward
expression of the inner abuse that I have often placed upon myself.
In youth there comes a time when we try to mirror society’s image of a
‘porcelain perfect person’
in order to connect with our peers. The problem in this is that society’s
image is but a mirrored
image not based in reality. In reality if we cannot love ourselves we are
guilty of neglect. If we
neglect our children, work, or mates they soon cease to be ours. Can
neglect of our selves be any
less dangerous?
Only through choosing to step forward and taking a closer look do we see
our real inner selves.
When we
face who we are, we cease to abuse our inner child. Learning to trust our
self takes time,
but is
well worth the effort. This is the first step of becoming who we are truly
meant to be and not
who the
world thinks we should be.
If
you look in the mirror and do not recognize the person you see; perhaps
you should stop viewing
yourself with the world’s eyes. Perhaps being perfect is not a
destination, but rather the journey of
self-discovery we take as we reflect back on the lessons of life.
