Self Medicating

Inspired by scenic anime landscapes and their vivid color palettes, "Self-Medicating" is an audiovisual commentary on substance abuse and the quick-fix nature of our society. On one hand, the music and scenery are quite bright and beautiful, but there's a darker theme to this work as you see from the figure lying limp against the tree. We've been conditioned for that quick fix. Conditioned to solve our problems with pills, distractions, or escape mechanisms. We take the easy way out and miss out on opportunities for growth in the process. Part of the beauty in life isn't necessarily the end result, but the journey and trials overcome throughout it's course. By succumbing to our addictions a...View all