Beckoned Upward By the Wallpaper as I Drifted Into a Cold Bed
About the Project
Beckoned Upward By the Wallpaper as I Drifted Into a Cold Bed is an oil painting on panel that presents a vision of home, family, and the self as interconnected and essential. The work reflects on how these elements function as sources of support, shaping the possibility for a father living with substance use disorder to reach toward a better life. Through the human form and domestic imagery, the painting examines emotional environments that influence identity, stability, and change.
Artpiece dimensions: 4′ x 6′
Artpiece price: TBD
Behind the work
The project developed through a dialogue between artistic practice and research focused on substance use disorder and therapeutic support systems. Personal iconography and narrative painting techniques were used to translate complex emotional and social dynamics into a single visual moment. Collaboration centered on aligning lived experience, clinical insight, and visual storytelling to create a work that remains grounded in both personal reflection and research-informed understanding.
