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It doesn’t have to destroy me | Mixed Media by visceral home | Keshet Gallery in Boca Raton
It doesn’t have to destroy me | Mixed Media by visceral home | Keshet Gallery in Boca Raton
It doesn’t have to destroy me | Mixed Media by visceral home | Keshet Gallery in Boca Raton
It doesn’t have to destroy me | Mixed Media by visceral home | Keshet Gallery in Boca Raton
It doesn’t have to destroy me | Mixed Media by visceral home | Keshet Gallery in Boca Raton
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It doesn’t have to destroy me | Mixed Media by visceral home | Keshet Gallery in Boca Raton

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It doesn’t have to destroy me - Mixed Media

Featured In Keshet Gallery, Boca Raton, FL

Price $2,800

Handmade

Reclaimed Materials

Made In USA

Made To Order

Natural Materials

Locally Sourced

24x49 Charred maple, acrylics, spray paints, charred poplar frame.

I've learned that i must find positive outlets for anger or it will destroy me’ - Sidney Poitier

harnessing emotion in a way that is beneficial instead of letting it be detrimental. It’s a difficult practice to not let anger determine how you view the world, and how you feel about your life. Although anger and frustration can be uncomfortable to say the least, it can be a great motivator. “It is wise to direct your anger towards problems- not people, to focus your energy on answers-not excuses” - William Arthur Ward


This practice of re-directing frustration has been a major contributor to my growth and motivation. Whereas when I was younger anger would be a self destructive force that would lead me deeper into the habits and actions that had me stuck in life with a loop of self loathing and destructive behavior. I turned that anger inward to be fuel and justification for self sabotage, instead of using it as inspiration for improvement. “Holding on to anger is like drinking a poison and expecting the other person to die” -Buddha

As a recovered alcoholic and drug addict it has been a journey to re-program how i respond to emotion and how that emotion shapes who I am. drugs and alcohol is an easy quick fix to numb those emotions and induce an illusion of being taken out of that situation. I got used to using what a healthy person might use as motivation for positive change as justification for self sabotage and escaping. It’s like i made my identity to be a sacrifice for the person who i should have been. I was ok with being complacent.


now having been through those stages where i drank the poison to spite those who hurt me, or to hurt myself for being hurt, i can use that experience as knowledge to know that is not the solution. I can be aware of my anger as a message that there is something i need to change or there is something worth fighting for. Or someone. Your anger is the part of you that knows your mistreatment. Your anger knows that you deserve to be treated well and with kindness. Your anger is the part of you that loves you.

"Anger is not bad. Anger can be a very positive thing, the thing that moves us beyond the acceptance of evil." Now, what moves me the most is the contempt i have for who i was when i was complicit, when i used self-pity as the motivation for intoxication when i used anger as fuel for a rebellious signal fire that was only burning away my own potential.

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Wescover creator since 2022
Through gemstone-infused concrete and plaster paintings, we narrate resilience—both stone and artist slowly metamorphosing after enduring prolonged periods of darkness, pressure, and tension.

PLEASE READ REGARDING WESCOVER CHANGES: visit our website link for ready-to-ship artwork, one click checkout and complimentary free shipping. we will frequently update our wescover profile, and promptly answer all inquiries! we are SO GRATEFUL for the connections we have made with designers on wescover and sincerely hope to foster NEW fruitful collaborations x thank you.

Our art is an alternative to self-destruction; it is our chosen medium for self-preservation. Through gemstone-infused concrete and plaster paintings, we narrate resilience—both stone and artist slowly metamorphosing after enduring prolonged periods of darkness, pressure, and tension. Threads of tender wool pierce our linen canvases, weaving the tragical landmarks of our past and the grit of our present. Through abstraction and inscribed biographies, we commemorate our recovery journey.

We handcraft our work with the intention of constructing empathetic dialogues between art, audience, and the hearth of home—a sanctuary for self-exploration and rejuvenating solitude. We forage then process earthen materials, creating calming hues of pigment in a variety of natural tones and attributes. Weaving all of the various versions of ourselves together, to then be encased in wooden homes of their own. By marrying mediums not commonly fused together we echo the cadence of diversity catalyzing balance. Our partnership in life and artistry epitomizes the power of cultivating authentic connections, nurturing empathy, dismantling prejudices, and restoring trust within relationships.

"Inspired by the human condition and how the psychology of design and art can influence our mood, the team is passionate about aligning with like-minded designers to create art that adds depth to a concept. visceral home was given its name after being told multiple times how their art provoked emotion that the viewer physically felt but couldn’t find the words for. They are motivated by innovative, expressive spaces that marry artistry and functionality. The couple aims to create pieces that are investments, not decor. Original works that outlast fleeting trends, especially in this new social media age. Art to pass down and be shared. A visual story that feels just as much your own as it was theirs. Their influences in terms of design styles come from various periods, designers, and architects. 1950s-1970s architecture and interiors; Mid-Century, Bauhaus, Scandinavian, Mediterranean, Asian, Japandi, Industrial, and a splash of boho designs. Keeping in mind the spaces their art lands will continue to morph into new personalities, they focus on creating art that can be everlasting through many design changes." - DM 2023