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The Art of Movement

These paintings are part of a series documenting key moments for me in 2012-13. In May of 2012, after struggling with a period of accelerating anxiety, I sought the help of medical professionals and medication options to help manage my symptoms. The medication caused adverse side effects that left me with a rare movement disorder known as Tardive Syndrome (Akathisia, Tourette-like movements, etc.) These oil on canvas paintings were created to express the helpless feelings associated with coming off psychiatric medication; provide caution and make viewers aware of the extreme pain associated with this condition. This series served as a therapeutic device.

 

I chose to work with my favorite medium, oil on canvas. The brush strokes were intentionally very linear and almost cartoon-like because of the limitations of my body at the time. I also chose to keep my compositions simple, because what was happening to me at that moment in time was incredibly complex and beyond my comprehension. I hope for those people who are still struggling in the acute phases of this disorder, or for anyone struggling with a rare or chronic condition, that you will find some shared experiences in this work.

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Hope (2013).

15" x 30"

Oil on Canvas.

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Cocktail: The Benadryl Conundrum (2012).

6" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

Mom's Bad Genes

Mom's Bad Genes (2012).

11" x14"

Oil on Canvas.

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Waiting II (2012).

12" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

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Legs  (2012).

10" x 20"

Oil on Canvas.

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Where Does it Hurt? (2012).

18" x 36"

Oil on Canvas.

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Risperadal (2012).

14" x 18"

Oil on Canvas.

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Go Away (2012).

12" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

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Geodon (2012).

12" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

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Mental Health Awareness (2012).

14" x 18"

Oil on Canvas.

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Dystonia Awareness (2012).

14" x 18"

Oil on Canvas.

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VanGogh:  Tribute (2012).

14" x 18"

Oil on Canvas.

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The Crucifixion (2012).

12" x 36"

Oil on Canvas.

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Empty (2012).

4" x 4"

Oil on Canvas.

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Panic Attack (2012).

3" x 3"

Oil on Canvas.

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Fall (2012).

4" x 6"

Oil on Canvas.

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Hooked (2012).

12" x 36"

Oil on Canvas.

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7:00am (2012).

4" x 4"

Oil on Canvas.

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When Life Gives You Lemons... (2013).

3" x 3"

Oil on Canvas.

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Tear Drop (2012).

3" x 3"

Oil on Canvas.

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Handicap (2013).

4" x 4"

Oil on Canvas.

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"But You're Functioning" (2012).

11" x 14"

Oil on Canvas.

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6" x 6" (2012).

14" x 18"

Oil on Canvas.

Untitled

Untitled (2013).

18" x 36"

Oil on Canvas.

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Therapy: A Tribute (2012).

12" x 16"

Oil on Canvas.

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The Boy who Cried Wolf (2012).

6" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

Drowning (2012).

6" x 8"

Oil on Canvas.

It's all Chemistry (2012).

4" x 6"

Oil on Canvas.

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The Verdict (2013).

10" x 10"

Oil on Canvas.

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Buddha (2012).

9" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

Suicide Awareness

Suicide Awareness (2021).

10" x 30"

Oil on Canvas.

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Waiting (2012).

14" x 18"

Oil on Canvas.

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Tail Lights (2012).

9" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

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Lithium Hotdog (2012).

9" x 12"

Oil on Canvas.

Final Piece (20--).

TBD

Oil on Canvas.

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