It Might Look Like Trauma, But This is How I Heal — Vulnerability in Art

Karen Espig - karenespig.art
Story-Verse
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4 min readOct 12, 2021

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When you cannot find the words, find the shapes and colours.

The Moment, After and Before. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 x 1.5 inches

This may look like a painting about fear or trauma, but it is actually a painting about coping with those feelings. It does indeed reflect the moment when something has suddenly shut you down, but it is also the moment right before you get back up and take your next step.

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Karen Espig - karenespig.art
Story-Verse

I am a contemporary figure painter. I am also a Canadian Expat currently in Albania. I write about expat life, relationships, and online dating.