Description
HUGE: 4′ by 3′ by 2″d “Insomnia” is deeply nal to me as someone who has struggled with it. The face at the center of the piece represents how insomnia takes over my mind. Always restless, always awake. Each small figure, symbol, and object around the face reflects the racing thoughts that won’t let me rest. It’s as if my mind refuses to shut off, cycling through memories, ideas, and worries all at once.
The chaotic mix of vibrant colors and textures mirrors the overwhelming sensation of trying to quiet my thoughts but failing. The imagery’s disjointed nature reflects the disorganized nature of insomnia. Disconnected from the world yet hyperaware of everything. The small figures scattered throughout feel like the isolated moments of clarity or reflection that pop up in the middle of the night, only to be drowned out by the noise of everything else.
This piece is my way of visualizing the struggle of sleeplessness, of how insomnia becomes an endless loop of exhaustion and overthinking. It’s not just about being awake; it is about the mental toll it takes, the weight of an overactive mind that doesn’t allow me to find peace.
