My Old Life: Remnants of Anxiety and Depression

in #home4 years ago (edited)

I just released three new pieces on @NFTshowroom. They're centered around anxiety and depression. They're autobiographical digital paintings. I say "autobiographical" because in many ways it feels like the memories of an entirely different person. Especially as I come home from CA after 5 years. I've been in therapy for over a year and I've been on anxiety/depression meds for the same amount of time. I'm on a different path than when I left. My mental health journey has been hard-fought for 37 years but life seems surmountable now. Yet, there are times when I look around and see the remnants of my old life. And I feel so much empathy and love for that version of Eric. These digital paintings are reflections on those moments.

home sweet home
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2020
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no place like home
1 of 1
2020
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welcome home
1 of 1
2020
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These are super nice <3 I crossposted it to Alien Art Hive!

super cool! thank you.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
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I heard this quote a while ago it really rang true. I love to repeat it:

"Depression is the opposite of expression."

Let's keep expressing ourselves!

It seems like our art is inspired by a similar theme. I just posted my first two NFT art pieces ( more on that in my latest two blog posts ) around the theme of mental health.

Keep it up.

A hug from Portugal,

Vincent

yeah; i put my whole self into the art i'm creating now. just feels so good to express myself

I totally get you. I'm getting there myself, albeit in a very different way.

i really like these! my fav one is with the black stripe over the eyes!

hey. thank you! i just reduced it to 175 HIVE. but willing to negotiate. :)