art

Art of an introspective nature; a look at artwork that reveals the artist's psyche and comments on the inner workings of a chaotic mind.

museum of fire
They cannot know but they do. Galloway did all he could: there is nothing heavier than a secret kept from humankind. When they knew they knew, Galloway preached instruction on acute mental exercises, like a monk explaining god. The lesson was on how to build a prison for a secret in your head. You open a wall in the weakest point of brick. Pry the pieces loose with soft fingertips if you’ve never fortified your personhood with hammers and picks. Now, you are the sharp object. It’s important that you are the sharpest thing in your own room. If that’s not possible, if your mind is too much flesh, wall yourself in. Like he said, it’s important.
By Sarah E. Roy5 years ago in Psyche
Rude Awakening
I awoke with pain in my arm. Silence contrasted against distant chatter and beeping. Was I in a robot prison? As ludicrous as that seems, it was my first thought. I pulled my mind closer; it felt like a kite pulling against thin string. My mind continued to float into the sky driven by a will of its own.
By Scarlet Martino5 years ago in Psyche
The way it breaks
No. Fucking. Way. He couldn’t believe it was true. His eyes widen and his pulse starts to race. It feels like the first time he had sex or what he imagined it would feel like to win at pretty much anything at all.
By Jarred Harknett5 years ago in Psyche
Turquoise Cups
The bigger your TV upgrade, the further you sit from the it…. why does it take a few thousand dollars to realize that your just moving your seat backwards to adjust to the size? Its funny, when people live in a tiny area, they really see what’s going on right in front of them, they see how much garbage they make, they realize how much plastic they use, how much mud is tracked in, everything a parent would dream their kid would notice if they had one of their wishes granted. It’s easier to see your habits, and get used to maximizing your organizational skills to the greatest potential.
By Noel Chrisjohn Benson5 years ago in Psyche
Daily Art History, Matthew Wong's Evocative Work
Today I'll be introducing you to "A Dream", an oil painting by Matthew Wong. This piece was first shown in his solo exhibition "Blue", held by Karma shortly after he committed suicide in 2019.
By Fenrik 5 years ago in Psyche
Art for a Healthy Mind
Why Is Art Important? About five years ago, I was going through a nasty depression (again). I am self-aware enough to recognize it and attempt to pull myself out. I picked up a pencil and tried drawing for the first time as an adult. I quickly learned that I wasn't very talented. There was a lot of trial and error. I went through a lot of erasers and paper. But I didn't give up. I drew every day. I slowly improved. More importantly, my self-confidence improved greatly as well as my self-esteem. Eventually, I started drawing on canvas. Then from there, I started painting with acrylic paint. I became so confident in my improvement that I started sharing my art with other people and actually sold a few pieces.
By Dulcy Warfield5 years ago in Psyche
Scarface
When you think of body art, you might be drawn to think about elaborate tattoos wrapping around your arm, a dragon, a tribal pattern, a random pink dinosaur (I actually saw someone with a tattoo of a pink brontosaurus, I was like WTF! But hey, each to their own). In essence the body in which we are born in, is an empty canvas, ready and perfectly made for you to accessorize however you so choose to. You could compliment it with those gold bangles, or maybe a noise ring (which I find quite attractive), you can get quirky and go all out.
By Fernando5 years ago in Psyche
My Socially Acceptable Self Harm.
When I was 14, I cut myself for the first time. I felt the hurt of childhood trauma. I wanted control over my own pain and the feeling of the blade gave that to me.
By Moon Child 5 years ago in Psyche
Purple Hibiscus
Sitting in the driver’s seat of my silver Suzuki SX4, parked in our closed garage, lights out. Pitch black. At thirty-five years of life, my Suzuki is the only thing I have to show for any accomplishment. More tears filled my eyes, I did not even earn or buy this car, it was a gift from my father. Granted the gift came from a time I was doing well for myself and he wanted to help ensure I was safe when I was driving for work. Yet, it was in my name and mine alone. I gave up everything to get married and take a chance on a new direction. Thus, it felt right that it would be the only place fitting to end it all. In my lap sat my black 9mm Smith and Weston compact handgun. “This is it,” I thought to myself, “this time it really will be my end, no more changing my mind, just let go.” But, I am terrified. I do not want to, rather I feel I have to unburden those around me. I feel useless.
By Christine 5 years ago in Psyche
The Story of the Angry Sushi Story
I want today tell you guys a story of one of my tattoos. Perhaps the most meaningful one and one that I wear with pride. At the moment I have a gallery of weird collection of tattoos, some of the more key players being a cigarette smoking flamingo on a skateboard, the disembodied head of a fire breathing rooster, and of course the Sushi one.
By Ellis L Grimshaw5 years ago in Psyche
How Art Therapy Is Used to Help People Heal
The use of artistic methods to treat psychological disorders and enhance psychological state is understood as art therapy. It may surprise you to find out that artists are often an efficient tool in psychological state treatment. What could art possibly need to do with psychotherapy? As an expressive medium, art is often wont to help clients communicate, overcome stress, and explore different aspects of their personalities.
By Stanley Ren5 years ago in Psyche
unrecognizable faces
Last night, I dreamed of unrecognizable faces, but with a familiarity of having already known them. Could it be, that these were past and/or future friends? Companions? Was this a premonition of who I was to meet or have met again to assist in figuring out what internal work needs to be done and in turn to assist others as well? Do people need help in such things? Do I need help, emotionally even spiritually?
By Joyce6 years ago in Psyche