I R A G E.
July 24th 2023
Markers drawn on a paper and edited with Photoshop
Anger, rage, wrath, are emotions that I have never expressed in my artworks before. Growing up as a girl in the culture I was surrounded by, which reenforced the importance of being "well behaved" and "cute", expressing anger was unconventional for women. The emotion is usually associated with male assertiveness, authority, and perhaps virility. This artwork depicts my raw anger and rage, making me feel empowered as a woman who can feel who I am deep down and is unafraid of confrontation. This drawing is inspired by two instances in my dreams where I screamed and yelled "I'm so angry!" I felt as if I was using my real strength to say those words. When I woke up, I felt something heavy was lifted off my chest. I felt relieved. So express your emotions that are built up over time and don't forget to learn how to control it.
