Fear vs Safety

acrylic and mixed media

18x24x.75

The painting, was created with acrylic and mixed media. It features a dark golden background that sets a profound tone. One side displays mixed media strips of dark green and black cut-out painted canvas strips from Trent’s previous paintings that represent his fear and uncertainty, conveying heaviness and apprehension. In contrast, the other half of the painting showcases vibrant rainbow-colored mixed media, symbolizing safety and acceptance, radiating positivity and warmth. Together, these halves create a striking dichotomy, illustrating the contrasting experiences of the autistic artist and capturing the complexity of navigating between fear and safety in his emotional journey.