I Got You (You Got Me) Painting

Through this painting I explored the friendship one shares with oneself. Supporting and comforting yourself in times of need, nurturing your inner child, giving yourself permission to heal and reflect. Our inner body experiences and struggles can feel estranged from the real world and our physical bodies, causing us to feel alienated and distant from reality. Ultimately feeling less whole.The hands are gestures of comfort; almost like an anchor pulling us back from the midst of inner turmoil. I hope, through this piece, the viewer is encouraged to reflect on the relationship they hold with themselves. Prompting them to pause for a moment of self-reflection and celebration. Encouraging one to be kind to themselves. I chose to use a mixture of medias in this piece, emphasising the flippancy of human emotions and encounters. Exploring the movement and journey through the emotional challenges we face in todays world.