Stripped of Sanity, 2026, acrylic, 20 x 16 in. / 50.8 x 40.64 cm. arts Cypress of Atchafalaya Basin

Cypress of Atchafalaya Basin

The paper surface is prepared by randomly dropping wet coffee grounds

Rushing c 22

acrylic on linen

Like the vibration of sound from my violin as the bow is drawn across the strings

Stripped of Sanity, 2026, acrylic, 20 x 16 in. / 50.8 x 40.64 cm. arts Cypress of Atchafalaya BasinStripped of Sanity, Madelyn Stafford, 2026, acrylic, 20 x 16 in. 50. 8 x 40. 64 cm. I felt unseen and misjudged by those closest to me, disconnected from myself. The black and white reflects a loss of vibrance and identity, while the melting skin symbolizes a fading sense of self and a weakening connection to my friends, family, and inner world.