Silver Stars
2017
mixed inks on paper
42 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches
Silver Stars
I painted this picture in 2017.
It was my way of exploring depression. At the time, my dark handprint was a way to reach into the darkness of my mind and ward off depression.
This picture also represents a way to stop the shadows of death that almost engulfed me when I was in a catatonic state.
And the title “silver stars” represents the glimmer of hope I emerged with.
Today I am keenly aware of the movement Black Lives Matter.
In this context I see this image anew, and I am more acutely aware of, and learning about, the work left to do to stop racism and to be anti-racist.
I am also now more deeply aware of the privilege of receiving the mental health care I need to survive.
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I painted this picture in 2017.
It was my way of exploring depression. At the time, my dark handprint was a way to reach into the darkness of my mind and ward off depression.
This picture also represents a way to stop the shadows of death that almost engulfed me when I was in a catatonic state.
And the title “silver stars” represents the glimmer of hope I emerged with.
Today I am keenly aware of the movement Black Lives Matter.
In this context I see this image anew, and I am more acutely aware of, and learning about, the work left to do to stop racism and to be anti-racist.
I am also now more deeply aware of the privilege of receiving the mental health care I need to survive.
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All images copyright caroline tavelli-abar •.