I believe art should be about the inner meaning of the subject paired with the obvious outward appearance. My paintings uncover the mystery of visual perception to communicate a message. Through my painting ‘Emotional Quarantine’, I want to create awareness of a very important aspect of human behaviour- that is emotional detachment, which is an inability to connect with other people on an emotional level. It can be a serious mental health challenge which can negatively affect one’s life and ability to function. Understanding why people behave the way they do and helping them to heal so that they can move forward in life.