The Inside Joke
"The Inside Joke" is a collection of artworks that reflects on narcissism and the masks people wear to hide the emptiness within. It examines how individuals curate idealized versions of themselves on social media, presenting the image of being compassionate, loving, and kind — the perfect friend, partner, parent, or professional. Yet behind that carefully crafted facade often lies a selfish, cruel, and emotionally detached person who cares only for themselves. These people move through life using others as tools for validation, engaging in love bombing, affairs, promiscuity, manipulation, and deceit to momentarily soothe their fragile egos.
At its core, the collection explores the psychological wounds that fuel this behavior — childhood neglect, emotional abandonment, and the absence of genuine love or guidance. The artworks act as mirrors, forcing viewers to confront the tension between outward perfection and inner decay. "The Inside Joke" captures the unsettling irony that those who appear most confident and put together often carry the deepest fractures within.
I encourage you to join me in donating to churches and organizations that support victims of abuse and fund research on narcissism and mental illness. This is not just a visual exploration but also a call for awareness, compassion, and healing for those who have been affected by such silent, psychological wounds.