the weight of perception

Mixed Media Collage, 2023
8.5" x 11"

This evocative collage explores themes of sensitivity, self-awareness, and the overwhelming nature of perception. A central figure, adorned with a multitude of watchful eyes, stands as a visual metaphor for heightened sensitivity—both to internal emotions and external judgment. Above, a contemplative figure wearing a paper crown perches atop the composition, symbolizing introspection, vulnerability, or the burden of overthinking. The backdrop of fragmented text, hearts, and organic landscapes blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination, further emphasizing the subject's deeply felt experience of the world.

The phrase “I’m a highly sensitive person” becomes both a statement and a reflection of identity, prompting viewers to consider the beauty and challenges of heightened emotional perception. Through a surreal and dreamlike aesthetic, the artist invites us to explore the complexities of feeling deeply in a fast-moving world.