My work is a meditation on symmetry first, then numbers and color. It’s inspired by the full sequence of numbers from 1 to 108, written in a grid that’s 12 columns by 9 rows. I began to explore the grid experimentally in 2019 after I wrote out the full sequence that way.
I can’t remember what inspired me to write out the sequence in a grid, but at the time I had undiagnosed schizophrenia. I received a clinical diagnosis in 2019, which is an event that immediately followed my discovery. Ever since my diagnosis, I’ve been obsessively interested in symmetry. Because of the countless symmetries in the 12x9 grid, I still use the same grid today to generate all my art.
My art is original, but simple enough to execute just using basic computer knowledge. Through this accessible artistic process, I hope to invite the community to participate in my style. I design initial images using basic resources like Google Documents and Microsoft Paint. But even when I need to use Photoshop to enlarge and filter my work, I only use basic functionalities in the software. Overall, my art-making process is simple, but creative and original.
I have published a series of videos on YouTube that explain how I use the 12x9 grid in my work. My portfolio is full of symmetry and lines of symmetry. All lines in my art represent the symmetries I can see. Even in works that employ color, I use color to emphasize the natural symmetry and pattern of the grid. My art is my creative outlet that demonstrates my mental thoughts/hallucinations and breaks from reality.
Overall, the goal for publishing my art is to raise awareness for psychosis, start a conversation about mental health, and end the stigma around psychosis and schizophrenia. I also hope that my art invites the audience to be open-minded about new styles of schizophrenic art. Whether through numbers, color, emoji, or letters, my art can uplift a receptive audience.
