I attended the Gorillaz concert at the Air Canada Centre, Toronto in 2017. I danced and moved as one with the audience where each beat, tone and vocal was felt at such vulnerability, unity and pure joy, it is a moment I will forever cherish. As the night continued, the song 'don't get lost in heaven' started to form and at that moment it unlocked a part of me that was hurt and damaged by the assault that occurred in my past which, sadly, this song had a personal association to it that would serve as a painful reminder. As I was in tears in the middle of the crowd this girl turned to me, saw that I was crying and she just hugged me with such understanding, love and kindness, i don’t even think she realized what impact that had on me. It changed my entire association with the memory which turned it into something positive, powerful and a reminder that I will get through this. I decided to put my feelings and emotions into an art piece that is created with the purpose to inspire those who feel lost, alone and to let you know that you are not alone.

Created with fine liner, markers, paint markers and goldleaf on illustration board and wooden panel.

Year: 2017

Size: 53x70x4cm