Arya Raol

In this series, I hope to explore the expression of feelings that have been suppressed since my childhood. I want to visually create these feelings, as they have never been spoken about before. This first piece is about letting the thirst for more consume me. I often find it incredibly difficult to be satisfied with myself, the way I look, act and present myself in general. These insecurities reach down as far into my personality and greatly affect the way I perceive other people and myself.

Longing for more is an influential part of the human condition and the greedy feeling of wanting to be loved and adored by everyone is a major factor in creating this longing. This greed is a part of human nature that no one can escape and sometimes that hunger for things out of reach creates a vicious cycle of blame, guilt and self-depreciation. This hate against oneself spreads like an infectious disease, killing one’s confidence and sense of self until all is left is an empty shell.

I intend to comfort others with this piece by creating something beautiful out of that feeling and finding comfort in my own work. I want to encourage others to let go of that greed which will create a healthier and happier environment for themselves and others around them.