watercolor, color pencil;
20×16”
“You’ve probably heard someone in your life say that they are OCD about something, but have you ever seen the effects that this disorder can have on a person? My piece is called “the curse of 7” and it represents what life can be like living with OCD. It features the number seven covered in eyes overlooking a shadowy figure. The background is a mix of watercolors and colored pencils with a swirly design. The seven represents the grip that OCD can have over a person, and the eyes on it symbolize the paranoia and anxiety that can come along with it. The swirly background represents what the world is like without dealing with OCD, and what the figure is striving to obtain. Around 1 in 100 children and teens and around 1 in 40 adults in the United States are affected by OCD, and yet it is widely misunderstood in the media. Everyone with OCD has a different experience, and I think it’s important for people to speak up about their experiences so that the world can have a better understanding of this disorder. This project is my experience.”
ARTIST BIO: Jailynn ROSE is a grade 11 student at Butler Tech School of Art studying art under art teacher Mary Catherine Ruby.