Author: st-web04
Marshall
Sometimes I notice my own tendencies that remind me of someone in my family. When I look at my family history, I see the same thing getting passed on over and over again, one generation’s problems and abuse continuing into the next. Sometimes I fear that I might become that way too, or maybe I already have and don’t know it. It’s something I’ve seen happen to a lot of people and I wanted to express the fear of becoming something you never wanted to be. That fear can be so consuming that it stops you from seeing how you are actually acting, to lash out, to become withdrawn, and ultimately become what you are so afraid of being…
Anonymous
This piece represents what trauma felt like to me during a really hard time in my life. The lines represent the journey we take through life, the silhouetted scenes represent a variety of traumas we can all go through in life, and the colors represent how grey life can feel when you try carry your traumas alone.
Andy Bruce
I miss this view. Might be worth the cramped seats.
Andy Bruce
I painted this based off of a picture I took when I went backpacking with some friends.
Andy Bruce
It was going to be of Lake Anne, but I messed up the background, so I just rolled with it.
Regan Grekoff
‘Mind of Eden’ is a way for one to feel connected in their body with the cycle of plants. Like humans, we photosynthesize, life grows in many phases. These phases may not blend perfectly but that’s okay because no one’s growth is linear. It is a gentle reminder to plant kindness and love in your mind so you are able to spread it to others. There are many things we don’t have control over, but what we do have control over is our mindset. Take the time to tend to your mind, for it truly is your garden of Eden.
Alexa Boerger
This acrylic painting was inspired by a picture I took while visiting the Garden of Gods. One of my favorite ways to decompress during the stressful school year is by spending time in nature. By setting aside time to go outdoors I am able to take better care of my mental health and prevent burnout. I think that it is crucial for students to know different ways to unwind, and this painting is representative of taking time for oneself.
Mackenzie Reece
This is a piece I made back in 2019 for an AP portfolio. Originally the piece was meant to show how an abusive partner can control your heart and feelings as if you were a puppet. Now I think it can apply to ultimately anyone even yourself. In our society mental health has a very big stigma. Therefore we often don’t show our true emotions. It’s as if society is the hand in the picture controlling how we should feel about ourselves and the things/people around us.
Rose Sanders
“Bleeding Past”
This 2 piece painting captures a portion of time in our lives. This could be days, months or years. The white lines represent good times, great memories, positivity and the black lines represent bad, negativity, trauma or pain. The bigger/wider the lines, the more significant that part in time is represented. The red represents blood from our “wounds”. If you don’t heal from anything from your past it will bleed into your future.
Noah Ruybal
I am a work in progress. When you struggle with mental health it is important to remember that you are a work in progress.