Shaped Solitude

by

Jasmine

JIS | Acrylic on canvas | 30 x 40 cm

Shaped Solitude is one of many pieces that connect to a central theme of mental health issues. Through the use of colour, line, and form, I showed contrast and heavy juxtaposition of positive and negative elements. I aimed to narrate the issue of depression and loneliness through the trapped figure. With the gloomy mood inside with metal bards compared to the freely flowing colours in the sky outside, the artwork describes what it’s like to be trapped in one’s depressed thoughts. No matter how perfect an environment can be, it can be extremely tough to move towards the light.