Scidentity: the void of consumption

This piece is an illustration of the invasive effect media can have on individuals in terms of pulling them away from the restorative healing properties of nature. It is becoming commonplace for people to identify themselves in a comparative way to what they observe through such outlets.

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This post was inspired by the upcoming exhibition Scidentity, curated by Boston LGBT Artist Alliance (BLAA)

Scidentity is an exploration of 21^st century science and technological advances in relation to developing identity politics.  

For more info on the exhibition visit:

BLAA Website

how I'm feeling right now

excerpts from my journal entry today:

I kicked the wall of sand and a large portion of it shifted, sliding down as a whole, although it was comprised of many tiny particles. The part that slid was not where I kicked. 

I find it challenging to relax my body and give the earth all of my weight. But every time I feel my muscles tense, I release them. Every time I do it, I am helping. Despite how futile it might seem, every second I am mindful, I am kind to myself.

As I walked back, a small, perfect, pink rock presented itself to me. It matches my new (used) pink sweatshirt. I feel beautiful in these clothes, but I'm the only one to share that with, and that's okay with me.

I hear a small crackling noise behind me and to my right. I turn around and see a wing in the sand. I stare at it for a little while, feeling neutral, but curious. The wind reanimates its otherwise lifeless feathers. 

I am aware of how small I am and my fingers are cold, now. 

When I look in the mirror

I see something I haven't seen in a while:

A girl who is proud of herself

Knowing how hard it is to handle

The things she never imagined she'd have to go through

As she was growing up.

I smile and give myself a high five

Alex Mancini Photography