Overwhelmed

What began as a straightforward figurative study evolved into a dynamic interplay of abstract brushstrokes enveloping the figure. Created during the oscillations of bipolar disorder—started amidst a depressive episode and completed in the fervour of a manic high—this painting captures the turbulent shifts between emotional extremes. It reflects the artist’s journey of navigating chaos through the sanctuary of art, where turmoil is translated into creative expression. The layered brushwork mirrors the complexities of the mind, offering a visual narrative of despair, intensity, and eventual clarity, encapsulating the raw and transformative power of art as a coping mechanism.