They had always built imaginative worlds together as children, finding solace in their shared creativity and invented languages. As adults through lockdown, Helen and Rosa began collaborating intuitively and artistically around the theme of the ‘Heroine’s Journey’, which resonated with them because of their own life stories. They encouraged each other to start writing and creating art to explore their experiences.
Read MoreI want women to know that they don’t need to be approved by society in order to be valued. I feel like society has created so many impossible expectations and rules for women to adhere to in order to be considered a “perfect woman”.
Read MoreTo roar means to live unabashedly and confidently as me—to create and freely express myself, and to empower/uplift other women as well. I love seeing other women creating and cheering them on as well.
Read MoreCreating art for years, my healing began to happen in ways I didn't even realize at first. For many years I saw art as a skill, when really it was my passion. Now I paint to escape, getting so immersed that it works like a meditation, taking me away from tortured thoughts and unnecessary outbursts.
Read MoreThe number one thing I would say to a new artist looking for advice is, create what you know. Paint, draw, or mold something that has meaning to you. Think of something that you’ve experienced and feel passionate about and let it out through your art.
Read MoreAt the lowest point of my life I realized that the creative process and healing process arise from the same source. It stems from the need to develop inner peace and block out the outer chaos and noise. I used to suffer from massive anxiety; panic attacks that left me short of oxygen. In fact, I still do sometimes.
Read MoreI have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and writing and art have given me an outlet for my overactive imagination. I'm able to direct my obsessive thoughts into something creative.
Read MoreThis painting is a symbol of courage in the face of immense personal change and growth.
Read MoreSelf-Portrait by Jennifer Caviola
Read MoreWith this painting, I hope to show that it is not only okay to look inwards to find your own inner power, but that it is encouraged.
Read MoreJennifer Caviola has had solo shows in New York City, Brooklyn, and California and has participated in group shows throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
Holly’s art explores rituals of bodies and movement through illustration and short animations. Her work is about creating a space where people can feel powerful in pursuits of vulnerability.
Read MoreA series of paintings titled, I’ve Got a Real Bad Sweet Tooth.
Read MoreIt is okay to be vulnerable and it is okay to speak up.
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