Mind Consumes Body; Body Consumes Mind
August 2015
Mind Consumes Body; Body Consumes Mind is a series of paintings based on the issues of body image disorders and eating disorders. I chose this topic because it is so relevant in today’s society and is also something very personal to me. During my research process, I observed my peers and how they talked about their bodies and compared themselves to unrealistic ideals. I noticed how these ideals affected their behaviors towards food, activity, and themselves. I also watched a British documentary called Superskinny vs. Supersized. With this knowledge I created a series of paintings that expand on the mental struggle that occurs when someone deals with these problems. My paintings reach out to others, showing what I have discovered about eating disorders and body image disorders.
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- A Constant Prayer (ink and acrylic on paper, 30 in x 22 in)
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- Trapped with Anxiety (ink and acrylic on paper, 30 in x 22 in)
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- Uncomfortable with Your Own Self (ink and acrylic on paper, 30 in x 22 in)
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- What You See When Feeling Compared (ink and acrylic on paper, 30 in x 22 in)
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- What You See Is a Lie (oil on panel, 4 ft x 2 ft)
