watercolor, color pencil, and Ink;16×20”
“When I was younger before knowing about medications/prescription, I used to think those who took those types of things were wrong. As the time went on I have come to a realization that these things help them, especially the children, yet others don’t see nor understand what the person is going through, As well as the parents who were judged. After researching this concept, I have come up with an art piece that shows both the negative and the positive. A mother luring their child away from all the negativity, the red seeping color of argument, questioning, with their own belief. As the mother protects their children pushes them to a safe yet blinding place with toys, treats and love along with green positivity around them. Making them feel like nothing that they are going through isn’t wrong. Sadly the child was curious as to why the mother looked so worried when she looked back to make sure that those negative comments didn’t catch up to them or just the child. What many don’t understand is that even though it may seem “wrong” in the end, they are doing everything they can just to help them or themselves feel better.”
ARTIST BIO: Yakelina PEREZ is a grade 11 student at Butler Tech School of Art studying art under art teacher Mary Catherine Ruby.