When Lindsey was initially designing Reflections of Memories, she referred to a technique used to create the images of the Rorschach Inkblot Test. A technique that was originally used in 1921 on paper with ink evolved in 2021. Her intension for publicizing this series has been to raise mental health awareness by sharing peer reviewed research within each art piece’s description -Hopefully, to decrease stigma.
Pain
The painting "Pain" represents the facial expression of someone in pain.
Size/Medium
16" x 10" - Acrylic on two canvases.
Year
2021
Furthermore, she asks viewers to consider if pain is emotional, physical, or mind over matter. Lindsey's advice is... Pain is real, so treat yourself kindly to cope.
Lindsey understands how complicated and vital it can be for people to learn how to cope with acute pain and chronic pain, so she dedicated this painting to share insight about how mindfulness can be used for pain management.
Under A Microscope
Size/Medium
32” x 20” - Acrylic on two canvas panels.
Year
2021
The title suggests that viewers can examine the painting like it is a specimen. "Art is like an experiment" was a central concept to Lindsey’s process when she created this series. She invites viewers of her artwork to allow themselves a mindful moment to study each piece because the thought process could improve their mental health.
Ocean of Oil
Size/Medium
20” x 15” - Acrylic on canvas
Year
2021
This painting is dedicated to decreasing stigma about mental health. People who live with personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), face significant social stigma. This stigma arises from the disruptive nature of personality disorders, which affects relationships and challenges adherence to social norms.
There is a perception that these disorders are untreatable and exceedingly difficult to work with, even among clinicians themselves. Consequently, individuals with BPD often encounter barriers when trying to access appropriate care within the mental health system. Family members who provide care for individuals with BPD also experience stigma, which further impedes their ability to coordinate support and access effective healthcare services. The lives of people with BPD are frequently marked by relational conflicts, which extend to their interactions with healthcare systems and result in feelings of alienation and a lack of access to care. Lindsey hopes that "Ocean of Oil" will remind viewers how knowledge and empathy can cleanse stigma from the murky ocean of mental illness, so people can truly live well.
Doves
This painting symbolizes a peaceful community.
Size/Medium
20”x16” - Acrylic on canvas panel.
Year
2021
Relational Cultural Theory is a framework rooted in multiculturalism and feminism. It emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness between individuals and their community for overall well-being. Also, it explains the negative impact that stigma has on people’s ability to connect with their community.
Stigma is a disconnecting mechanism that hinders human development. The artist hopes that "Two Doves & Their Little One" will remind viewers how knowledge and empathy can extinguish stigma, so people can truly live well.
