Featured Works

I selected "The Scream" because it captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions that seem impossible to contain. The distorted figure, swirling sky, and expressive lines create a world where the environment itself seems to reflect the figure’s inner distress. To me, the work represents the moment when internal struggle becomes so intense that it can no longer remain hidden. I want viewers to consider how many people experience fear, anxiety, or sadness without knowing how to communicate what they are feeling. By including this work, I hope to show that personal battles are often invisible until they demand to be acknowledged.

When I came across "Henry Ford Hospital", it showed how art can give form to experiences that are deeply personal and difficult to share. Kahlo portrays herself alone on a hospital bed, surrounded by objects connected to her experience of miscarriage and loss. I see this work as an example of reclaiming one’s voice through art, allowing painful experiences to be acknowledged rather than hidden. I hope viewers will consider how expressing grief can be an important part of processing pain, even when the experience itself can't be undone.

I selected "The Old Guitarist" because I interpret the figure as a representation of loneliness, vulnerability, and the struggle to find comfort during difficult circumstances. The man’s body, closed eyes, and hunched posture create an impression of exhaustion, while the guitar remains close to him as a source of expression or refuge. The muted blue palette strengthens the feeling of isolation, making the figure appear almost separated from the world around him. Within Personal Battle, I want this work to remind viewers that people may carry their own struggles quietly and that even a small source of meaning or comfort can help someone endure a difficult period.

My thoughts behind the selection of Kusama’s "No. C.A.9" is for its repetitive marks and immersive visual language, and how it invites viewers to consider what it might feel like to experience a world that doesn't always align with how others perceive it. Kusama has spoken about hallucinations and psychological distress, and her artistic practice has allowed her to translate experiences that can be difficult to explain into patterns, colors, and forms. I want viewers to reflect on how people develop different ways of understanding and navigating their inner worlds, and how creativity can become a means of expression and continued living.

Selecting Rothko’s "No. 12" was interesting because I wanted to include a work that communicates emotion without relying on recognizable figures, expressions, or narratives. The largely monochromatic fields invite viewers to slow down and sit with their own emotional responses rather than being told exactly what to feel. I want this work to provide a quieter moment in the exhibition, allowing viewers to reflect on their own inner worlds and recognize that emotional experiences can be deeply personal yet universally understood.

"Full Circle" explores the human body stripped down to its most fundamental structure: the skeleton. By looking beyond appearances, social identities, and physical differences, I reflect on the shared humanity that connects us all. The skeleton becomes a reminder that, despite our differences, we share the same basic form and vulnerability. The work addresses the conflict between the seeming pointlessness of life and the remarkable opportunity that comes with being alive. Life can be both delicate and unpredictable, but it's a wonderful gift that's worth experiencing, in my opinion. This perspective challenges discrimination and invites viewers to reconsider how they value themselves, others, and the time they have.

I selected "Comforter" because it introduces an important shift in the exhibition: the possibility of finding support after a period of personal struggle. Made from stitched cotton work gloves, the piece transforms ordinary objects into something that resembles a protective covering. I find the material suggests a human presence, while the act of stitching represents the patience and effort involved in rebuilding one’s life. I want this piece to remind viewers that healing doesn't have to happen in isolation, and that connection, trust, and small acts of care can help people begin to feel safe again.

I chose "The Family That Pray" because it represents the importance of connection, faith, and having people to lean on during difficult times. In this exhibition, I want to show that although many struggles happen internally and can make us feel isolated, we don't always have to face them alone. I’m drawn to how McDonald uses simple materials and human figures to communicate feelings that can sometimes be difficult to express through words. To me, this artwork reminds viewers that healing can begin when we allow ourselves to be supported, understood, and cared for by others.