by Jasper

Artwork Description

Anxiety.

61.0 x 74.0 cm

The tale reveals how I suffered abuse by a tyrannical father as a child, leading to social anxiety. No matter what I said or did, it was wrong. He expressed his desire for me to stop interacting with women. I had no idea about this. Life has not been easy. Bullying forced me to make changes. However, social anxiety made things difficult, and I developed severe depression. Frustration, the absence of love, and the pursuit of perfection are the key words. Unnoticed, a tribal face emerges from behind it. I believe that humans are evil. A life of freedom, simplicity, tranquility, and self-expression surrounds tribal patterns and soaring birds. Hearts and sweet fish mean that the path to happiness lies in the company of sweet, loving human beings. The reason for the crosses is that without women and sex, I could as well be dead. Therefore, the painting represents my struggle against evil, my quest for freedom, and my longing for happiness with women, a desire I've had since I was a boy.

Artwork Details

Medium: Mixed Media

Genre: Expressionism