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Dissociation, Chaimae Oualid

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"Dissociation," is a reflection of the world's struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it has affected us all in ways we never could have imagined.

Through this painting, I wanted to capture the gradual, yet drastic change in emotions, lifestyles, and perception of reality that we experienced during this time. The crowd of people depicted in the painting represents the collective struggle we faced, all facing towards the unknown and moving towards it. The different facial expressions convey the range of emotions we felt during this time, from fear and worry to resilience and hope.

For me, the pandemic …

Enlightenment, Chaimae Oualid

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In my painting titled "Enlightenment", I aim to capture the journey towards self-awareness and self-growth, which is often chaotic and filled with struggles.

The painting portrays the internal turmoil that we experience during this journey through a spectrum of colors. Each color represents a different phase of the journey, and the chaos and struggle are evident in the mixture of colors. However, as the journey progresses, the colors gradually shift towards a serene blue and blue hues, representing the final phase of enlightenment. This transformation is depicted in a pair of eyes that reflect a sense of clarity and understanding. …

When In Doubt, Chaimae Oualid

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In my painting titled "When In Doubt," I explore the concept of uncertainty and the importance of perseverance.

The painting depicts individuals using various transportation methods, each one symbolizing the different paths we take in life. It is a representation of the journey that we all embark upon, full of twists and turns, uncertainties and challenges. Despite the chaos of life, this painting is a reminder to never give up and to keep pushing forward.

For me, "The Teacher" in my life has been my own experiences. I have faced many challenges and obstacles, and each one has taught me …

Entropy, Chaimae Oualid

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As an artist, I find myself constantly drawn to the theme of life's unpredictability and how it shapes us. My painting "Entropy" explores these ideas by presenting a complex web of interwoven threads that represent the randomness of life. The imagery of a single body with multiple dispersed people and things, along with the extra floating head, speaks to the chaos and unpredictability that we all experience.

For me, the painting also relates to the idea of "The Teacher" in my own life. I've often found that my greatest lessons have come from unexpected sources, and the randomness of life …

Hand Of Glory: I Get Nervous, Alonzo O. Williams

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

I get nervous but I'm not really scared. If I am to look timid then honestly, who cares? Judgement can take it's place. I want to think about the mistake. The failure of not being myself completely, but I gaze at the cross and accept my forever weakness. I cannot make up for this day. The day that I walked up to a friend whom I know to an extent but yet in her presence I could not help but be nervous. My words were slur, my conversation was awkward, my body was numb. For a moment I had the …

Hand Of Glory: Strange Motions, Alonzo O. Williams

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

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Deseret, Jacob L. Hardy

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Purple Flower, Cherrie Ali

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Shelf Life, Faren Rajkumar

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Love Is Beautiful, Alonzo O. Williams

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