Original Painting - Distorted Worldview - Back Pain (20x24) Latex on Canvas

Back Pain

Back Pain is a powerful and evocative artwork that explores the physical and emotional experience of chronic pain. The painting captures the feeling of imbalance and discomfort that accompanies chronic back pain, as well as the emotional toll it takes on the individual who experiences it.

The use of color and texture creates a sense of movement and tension within the painting, suggesting the firing of messages to the brain that indicate an imbalance in the system. The central image, which resembles an x-ray, conveys a sense of medical urgency and clinical detachment, while the overlay of expressive paint suggests the emotional turmoil and suffering that accompany chronic pain.

The title of the painting, Back Pain, is simple and direct, yet it carries a weight of meaning that speaks to my personal experience with this debilitating condition. The painting is a powerful expression of the physical and emotional toll of chronic pain, and a reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding for those who suffer from it.