Collision
My work explores the complex relationship between beauty and trauma. Car wrecks, often seen as moments of destruction, become something visually compelling due to their chaotic forms and the way they demand attention. Just as people instinctively slow down on the highway to witness a wreck, I want my work to evoke that same tension between fascination and discomfort within my own traumas. The marks left on the crushed vehicle are simply a metaphor for the scars, bruises, and gashes imprinted on the human psyche.
Much like the healing process of the human body and mind, a wrecked car can be repaired, but its damage never fully disappears; it lingers beneath layers of paint and polish. It becomes a part of its history, something that is carried forward. In the same way, our own scars—both physical and emotional—are not simply reminders of pain but proof of endurance. By translating these ideas into visual form, I aim to challenge the way we perceive these marks, encouraging a shift in perspective from seeing them as imperfections to recognizing them as symbols of resilience and strength.