The War Is Over You Lost 24x36 I hope you can feel

I hope you can feel that peace and acceptance in this portrait

Sometimes I felt the writing in my body

listening to Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation in my Discman

I never even knew what that was let alone how to consider it something to work towards

like a portal that is all of the good of Chicago without being there

The War Is Over You Lost 24x36 I hope you can feelMy very first substance abuse counselor had a painting in her office that I would always stare into as I tried to place all of the traumas of my life into a chronological order out loud. I didnt like glancing over at her, as she had this habit of looking directly into my eyes that made me uncomfortable. I still remember with perfect clarity the large gold framed painting of the forest, all in blushes and contrasting gold and pink. I felt really safe