May 17, 2024
"i can’t escape myself.” 2023. mixed media on watercolor paper. diptych, 18 in. x 12 in. each piece is 9 in. x 12 in.
this piece reflects my daily struggle with visual disability.
i underwent surgery for esotropia when i was 16, a procedure that is typically performed in early childhood. my family had to search extensively to find a qualified doctor who could perform the surgery. i’m happy to report that the surgery was a success; however, i now experience severe light sensitivity, pain, and temporary loss of vision if i overexert my eyes.
every day, i wake up knowing that the pain will gradually intensify as the day goes on. by night, i often find myself forced to sleep through the discomfort.
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