“Keep Away”
Pastels and Ink on paper
22 × 30
“A representation of my paranoia and anxiety. I am somebody in my life who, despite having many friends, still feels exceptionally lonely most times; however, I also have major anxiety and paranoia around leaving my apartment, which is something that keeps me grounded. My apartment is my haven, so I fear leaving it daily for whatever reason. This also affects my relationships with others, as I often put up barriers when it comes to letting people into my life, almost trying to purposefully keep them away, lest they disturb the safety of my apartment. My paranoia constantly has me looking out the peephole of my apartment, afraid that people will not heed the caution warning or the barriers I put up that cause people to stay away or that I use to warn people to keep away from me.” Malachi Fedunak
“Keep Away”
Pastels and Ink on paper
22 × 30
“A representation of my paranoia and anxiety. I am somebody in my life who, despite having many friends, still feels exceptionally lonely most times; however, I also have major anxiety and paranoia around leaving my apartment, which is something that keeps me grounded. My apartment is my haven, so I fear leaving it daily for whatever reason. This also affects my relationships with others, as I often put up barriers when it comes to letting people into my life, almost trying to purposefully keep them away, lest they disturb the safety of my apartment. My paranoia constantly has me looking out the peephole of my apartment, afraid that people will not heed the caution warning or the barriers I put up that cause people to stay away or that I use to warn people to keep away from me.” Malachi Fedunak