Ghosts of Blue & the One I Knew

Ghosts of Blue and the One I Knew is a recycled art portrait that reflects on identity, memory, and the complexities of mental health. The main portrait is a representation of someone important from my past, created using layered shades of blue plastic and salvaged materials—each hue and texture was chosen to echo the emotional landscape he often carried but struggled to express. The recycled elements speak to the fragments we hold onto, the parts of someone that remain with us, and the stories hidden beneath the surface. This piece invites viewers to consider how we see and understand one another, especially through the lens of vulnerability and resilience.