Ataxophobia
Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, acrylic, ink. 8.5 × 11 inches.
A Chaotic Manifestation of the Fear of Disorder
This artwork powerfully embodies ataxophobia—the intense fear of disorder or chaos—through its intricate interplay of jagged lines, contrasting shapes, and conflicting elements. The tangled, thorn-like structures dominate the composition, twisting and gripping the organic forms and suggesting an environment overtaken by uncontrollable disarray.
Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, acrylic, ink. 8.5 × 11 inches.
A Chaotic Manifestation of the Fear of Disorder
This artwork powerfully embodies ataxophobia—the intense fear of disorder or chaos—through its intricate interplay of jagged lines, contrasting shapes, and conflicting elements. The tangled, thorn-like structures dominate the composition, twisting and gripping the organic forms and suggesting an environment overtaken by uncontrollable disarray.
Drawing on paper. Colored pencil, acrylic, ink. 8.5 × 11 inches.
A Chaotic Manifestation of the Fear of Disorder
This artwork powerfully embodies ataxophobia—the intense fear of disorder or chaos—through its intricate interplay of jagged lines, contrasting shapes, and conflicting elements. The tangled, thorn-like structures dominate the composition, twisting and gripping the organic forms and suggesting an environment overtaken by uncontrollable disarray.
The vibrant orbs of color scattered throughout, including the glowing blue, yellow, and pink elements, struggle to break free from the web of dark, chaotic lines. These orbs represent moments of clarity, balance, or potential order attempting to emerge but repeatedly ensnared by the unyielding chaos surrounding them.
The background, a vivid pink, provides an unsettling juxtaposition, both vibrant and disconcerting, intensifying the tension in the piece. The central blocky form, reminiscent of an unfinished or disrupted structure, anchors the composition, symbolizing the artist's confrontation with disorder.
This piece invites viewers to engage with their own discomfort with chaos, encouraging reflection on the boundaries between structure and entropy, and the human desire for control in an unpredictable world.
