SKY BIESSE Don’t Worry Be Happy, 2022

My artwork captures the inner turmoil of mental illness, through reflection on my own personal experiences. The intention behind this concept was to create a visual representation of mental illness for those who do not understand the toll it takes on the human mind. I wanted to contribute to the conversation on mental health inviting viewers to connect with the experience regardless of whether they have mental illness or not. The figurative subject matter was inspired by artwork from the Renaissance period and the artistic practice of Phil Hale, who captures emotion through dynamic compositions.