Teen Angst | Acrylic and encaustic on wood | 36” x 36”

Panel 1: The Shield of Confidence

Teen Angst weaves a narrative of emotional transformation, rooted in the spontaneous gestures and color-driven emotion of abstract expressionism, yet resonant with today’s focus on mental health—inviting the viewer to feel the universal pulse of adolescent turmoil, bridging the movement’s legacy with a modern heartbeat. A striking four-panel abstract expressionist work that pulses with the tumultuous spirit of adolescence. Each panel unfolds a chapter in a teenager’s journey, rendered with bold spontaneity and haunting beauty. The journey begins with a luminous white silhouette rising against a tempestuous black canvas, its edges framed by a shimmering gray outline—a shield of confidence glowing with youthful promise. Splattered with dark, erratic marks, the background whispers of unseen challenges, yet the figure stands tall, unyielding. This panel captures the fleeting purity of self-assurance, a moment of strength before the storm, inviting viewers to feel the quiet power of a mind still unburdened.