Perplexity

Collection Title: Perplexity
Name of the artwork: Peace In Chaos
Dimensions: 28 x 40 inches
Medium: Pastel chalk on Strawboard
Year: 2025
Characteristics: Unique Selling Proposition, Certificate of Authenticity, Unframed

Meaning

This piece captures the profound confusion and emotional turmoil caused by depression and other mental health challenges. The contrast between the muse's restless emotions and the beauty of her surroundings highlights the silent battles many face—even in moments of external calm, hearts can bleed, and minds wander.

Her self-imposed silence reflects the common facade of saying "I'm fine" while grappling with pain, anger, jealousy, sadness, vulnerability, and frustration—emotions that arise when confronting challenges that feel insurmountable.

The artist reminds us that such struggles are a shared human experience. Through this work, he hopes to inspire viewers to recognize their strength, even in moments of weakness. The piece encourages individuals to embrace their vulnerabilities, learn from them, and accept them as temporary phases in their journey toward healing and resilience. Ultimately, it serves as a message of hope—that no struggle is permanent, and overcoming begins within.