“Self Control” 16×12” Acrylic Paint
The Griffin takes care of its prey, describing the ego protecting what’s most vulnerable to itself. Active taking control of what you feel most insecure about, despite your more hunger driven instincts.
“Pushed Away”, 12×12”, Ink and Pencil Crayon on Ceramic Tile
Keeping others at bay and yourself isolated, a sense of claustrophobia and fear prevents you from connecting. Taking control in order to recuperate, but losing control of your relationships.
“Rage”, 7×7”, Graphite
Acting out, allowing anger to express itself as a physical reaction. Letting go of control for a moment.
“Heartbreak”, 7×7” Acrylic Paint
Not being able to quit thinking about what you’d most like to avoid.
“Toxic Consumer”, 9×12” Acrylic Paint, Photoshop, Pencil Crayon
The uncomfortable becomes physical and ugly in the midst of wealth, warmth and abundance. The indulgence and reliance on material comfort is a control taken to secure, but the lack of company offers little safety.
“Detention”, 11×10” Acrylic Paint, Pencil Crayon, Photoshop
Forced isolation offers both reflection and frustration. A lack of control in being where you are, but being in control to move forward.
“Unleashed”, 7.5×7.” Pencil Crayon, Acrylic Paint
The body and our relationship to it. As we take control with practises like yoga and meditation, our minds and our desires become more lucid.
“Mirage”, 16×12” Acrylic paint, Collaged paper
An illusion of what you think you need, that is ultimately leading you astray. A lack of control in the mistake, but taking it back in finally seeing through the mirage.
“Nesting”, 12×16” Pencil Crayon, Acrylic Paint
Safety from the external, nurturing space within your jurisdiction. The act of creating safety and fostering rest and calm, taking control of your space.
“Upkeep”, 8×10” Acrylic Paint, Marker on Wooden Panel
The strive and desire for an ideal beauty. Taking control of physical appearance, but being subject to beauty standards.
Controlled Chaos
Controlled Chaos illustrates the ways in which our behaviour is affected by our coping mechanisms, and the subtle and often revealing ways this discusses our relationship to control.
