Smile, You're Drowning
I smiled and waved and pretended everything was fine, when in reality I was losing myself and full of despair. But it's not polite to tell the truth, to tell people you're not fine. So I suffered in silence. This piece is a product of my ongoing struggle to balance inner turmoil with external niceties. Acrylic & ink on canvas, gold leaf
Choose the emotional themes behind this piece:
- Burnout
- Melancholy
- Resilience
- Vulnerability
- Invisibility
What Systemic Issue Would You Like to Highlight with this Piece?
- SEND Crisis
- Mental Health
- Carer Fatigue
- Neurodivergence
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About the listing author
Hello, I'm Jackie.
I create raw, emotionally layered work to help keep me sane when I feel anything but. My art is rooted in the chaos and beauty of caring, mothering, and navigating the…
I create raw, emotionally layered work to help keep me sane when I feel anything but. My art is rooted in the chaos and beauty of caring, mothering, and navigating the…
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