Hard To Breathe - Moriah Faith

Oil on paper. 13" x 10" (with frame).

"This painting is apart of my series, "Self Portraits of a Stranger," inspired by my struggle with body dysmorphia after undergoing years of hospitalizations for my chronic illness. This particular work was painted after undergoing a series of six failed surgeries in a few months for my medical device, ultimately resulting in a staph infection. During this time I depended on medical interventions such as oxygen to keep me alive, so I included it in the self portrait. I lost more of myself every time I was faced with recovery from yet another painful surgery and no longer felt safe in my own body. This work is a reflection on those experiences and the intensity of persevering despite all of it." - Moriah Faith

Moriah is an expressive figurative painter based in Boston, whose art is a powerful expression of her journey through chronic illness. Moriah has gained international recognition, including winning the Grand Prize at the Kennedy Center's National Young Emerging Artists competition in 2022.

Read Moriah's full bio here: Moriah Faith