In my painting, "Stigma," I wanted to capture a moment that reflects a very dark period in my life. The image of a man sitting in a cage symbolizes the isolation and confinement that often accompanies the stigma surrounding HIV. I remember feeling trapped, not just by the disease itself, but by the societal perceptions and judgments that came with it. This painting is a representation of that struggle, a visual narrative of the emotional turmoil that many face when dealing with such a heavy burden.
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 16 X 20
In my painting, "Stigma," I wanted to capture a moment that reflects a very dark period in my life. The image of a man sitting in a cage symbolizes the isolation and confinement that often accompanies the stigma surrounding HIV. I remember feeling trapped, not just by the disease itself, but by the societal perceptions and judgments that came with it. This painting is a representation of that struggle, a visual narrative of the emotional turmoil that many face when dealing with such a heavy burden.
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 16 X 20