Smoking kills?, 2024
Acrylic paint on canvas, 90 cm x 100 cm
The text “Smoking kills but my mind kills me faster” encapsulates the painting’s exploration of addiction and mental suffering. It portrays the artist’s perspective that the anguish of mental pain surpasses the physical consequences of smoking addiction. The work underscores how deeply mental suffering can eclipse physical pain, offering an intimate and raw reflection on the intersection of addiction and mental health. This statement encapsulates the overwhelming weight of internal struggles, highlighting the complex and painful realities of living with mental distress.