Jocelyn Holmes

This work creates a visual metaphor for my own struggle with chronic pain and while this is an invisible illness, it is my reality. This work questions the nature and validity of intangible experiences of the mind with the realization that my reality is not your reality. In my work, I explore concepts relating to the conversion of abstract thought and personal experience into visual metaphors in order to examine the nature of reality and the correlation between mind and matter.  I use mixed media in the creation of my work to represent the multi-faceted and layered nature of my own identity which is shaped by past experiences, upbringing, spirituality, and heritage. Each scrap of paper or image is chosen for a specific purpose and supports the content of the piece.