PTSD
A little about this painting…....
The eyes show me looking out from a chaotic landscape. In the landscape are bright, vivid colours which expresses how raw my nerves are and how sensitive they are to stimulation around me. With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder I see every movement and hear every sound.
One of the most significant parts of this painting is the third eye. One might think of mystical symbolism but the eye is placed as a barrier between me and the person I’m speaking with. That eye “watches” for signs of threat which would then cue me to kick into survival mode and talk my way out of danger. This is something I learned when I needed to learn it but it does not serve me well now. The “third eye” therefore represents hesitation, mistrust and falsified ease.
Last but not least there are several stunted trees and several outlines of eyes growing from flower branches. You will see lighting, flowing rivers, rolling hills and mist all coming together to form the painting “PTSD”.
Thank you for looking,
F. Magdalene
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Ann Palframan
Great work, this is amazing:-)
bev langby
Austin ive been there and still frequent , thank u this speaks to me and i see what u see but in my own way , i knew we were joined somehow …........and it strength that sees us through .. nice to see u posting again….........
hugz bev
Leon Walker
Incredible work!!! Just magnificent!!!
ShadowDancer
Wow, this is incredible, I love the symbolism and ‘fluid chaos’.. you’re so gifted!
Ted Byrne
You walk along the line between seeing and perception. They are different things but to most of us seem to be the same as they unite in our conclusions. Instead, here you separate them presenting a visual which may be perceived through your lens or through that of any of your visitors’. The result is a powerful trip through the plane and into a whole world of imagination, feeling and thoughts Magdalene. Wonderfully conceived.
Shelleymay
Stunning work, the colour, the composition, the dialogue, it is a moving piece, thank you for sharing it with us.
shellylady
I”d love to capture the beauty of my kids and paint like you this is truely very talented love it!!!!!
AnitaInverarity
WOW- thats stunning x
athex
Another wonderful work
Helene Kippert
Fantastic work!
Julie Marks
This is extraordinary on several levels. You have captured the essence of PTSD and have expressed the hyper-sensitivity of this painful disorder with exceptional talent and amazing artistry. This is truly remarkable.
F. Magdalene A... replied
Thank you to everyone who left a comment on this very personal piece. I appreciate it and am grateful for the connection through art.
F. Mag
KazM
Hope this depiction has helped you or someone like you understand more about the difficulty so seeing how to survive it will be easier
linaji
We would love your work in Feminine Intent.. please have a gander.. and btw congrats on the feature!!
F. Magdalene A... replied
Thank you for the invite and for the congrats on the feature. It nearly brought tears to my eyes to see it featured. It’s clearly a very personal piece, to see it appreciated means a heck of a lot.
Austin
Jolie
Beautiful work!
Maureen Bullis
Thank you for commenting on my work. I really like the way you do eyes as well. This is a very interesting piece. I too suffer from PTSD and can relate.
Carol Berliner
Great work!
Alan Findlater
wonderful colours
Teresa P. Pelaez
Love, Peace, Prosperity,....It brings back to consciousness, I love it, I feel my self in another dimencion.
Arla M. Ruggles
Speechless!
Makeba Kedem-D...
Just perfect and full of life. peace…
MyheART
fantastic:)
ambient-1
Super!!!
Karirose
A beautiful painting with such vibrant colors, interesting elements and intriguing design. It stands on its own as a piece of art. When viewed with the explanation it captures the issues you struggle with quite well.
Lynn Moore
The color speaks hope to me in spite of a very painful subject. And I too have been there, it is a great representation!
Erika .
oh wow…...
Norval Arbogast
Fantasticly beautiful, your sense of color is wonderful, to be able to work in this bright and saturated palette and the colors still stay clean is a gift.
EarthGipsy
F. Magdalene A... replied
Thank you. I appreciate that.
fma
Laurie Search
What a gorgeous work of art, full of meaning.
Peter Maeck
I’m currently working on a book with a Vietnam veteran who has PTSD. Your visual depiction of the condition is powerful and, I think, potentially therapeutic. Thank you.
Ellen Price
Wonderful…Excellent work :-)
F. Magdalene A... replied
Wow, I continue to feel very honored that people like this painting. Thank you for the feature. I appreciate it more than you know.
Faith
Zefira 20 days ago
wonderful interpretation
Helene Henderson 18 days ago
I can so relate . . . the cracks and shattering, the third eye (which I think of as the eyes behind my head), but I’m also struck by the beautiful colors, trees, flowers, which I see as the triumph of being able to see and experience beauty in spite of . . .. Congrats on the well-deserved features. I’ve missed a lot while I was gone . . . you’ve been doing some great work, Faith!