"Inflammation" Acrylic Painting

With a background education in Neuroscience, anatomy, science, and medicine continue to inspire my artwork. My paintings merge science with art by re-presenting anatomy through stylized forms and hyper-saturated colors. These bright, clean paintings subvert traditional expectations of anatomical diagrams. "Inflammation" is a large, 48"x60" acrylic painting self-portrait. After many prior years of uncertainty, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder (thyroid) at 15 that I will have for the rest of my life. While it is manageable, it definitely impacts my life in a huge way - the most notable symptoms being chronic inflammation and pain. I wanted to expose the inner bodily systems to viewers through this painting to bring more awareness to invisible diseases and disabilities. I am extremely meticulous in my paintings, which is evident from the super crisp, clean lines and edges. I want my paintings to appear almost-digitally created even though they are done entirely by hand without the aid of tape or stencils. Color is also such a guiding force in my work, and this painting is no exception. The striking opaque colors are achieved through several coats of paint - because of this and my meticulous nature, my paintings take quite a long time. All paintings are little pieces of me. I am so passionate about what I do, and every piece shows this. Thank you for supporting my humble little dream and buying original art!