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blood drawings

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It happened naturally. When I became aware of the feminine power within me- of my ever-expanding connection with nature, the Moon, the elements, and most importantly with these emotions that I was struggling to tame- it brought me a lot of peace and a new kind of inner strength. I was doubting my artistic abilities and my supposed talent, wondering if I truly belonged in a world that didn't seem to want me. I thought maybe if I could capture the essence of the feminine power within me, I would regain confidence and my creativity would be right there for me to reach for, magically flowing through my veins and into my fingers. These drawings speak of unconditional love. Each one of them is a tale of loneliness and fear. Menstrual blood turns out to be irrevocably connected with the emotional realm. The Moon moves us internally, pulling energetic strings, infusing us with her mystical glow. My process stemmed from the desire to embrace my own self-destructive thoughts : initially, I wanted to cut my skin off to the flesh where it hurt, but wearing the consequences on my body for the rest of this life seemed unacceptable. Drawing was an intriguing alternative to violence turned against myself. Instead of unleashing it, I would magnify it. Searching for harmless ways to collect my own blood, I didn't even think of my period. Perhaps because I was acting from a place of fear, rather than a place of love. Perhaps we are so conditioned to eclipse these few days a month where we bleed : from the beginning we are told to be repulsed by our own creative nature, we're supposed to despise this embarrassing flow and to suppress the emotional response that comes along. To the eyes of many it's a disgusting myth that should remain in darkness. But menstrual blood is the foundation of Life itself. Within it lie tremendous powers and the very essence of Creation. In this process I appreciate the intimacy, the peacefulness, the feeling of oneness. It's such a simp...

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