from the essay: But I knew I needed that challenge, to prove to myself that I could reclaim my life from the grip of fear. In the end, I made it to New York, and the experience was transformative. It allowed me to start letting go of the paranoia and dread that had held me captive for so long. 39" x 43" Acrylic and Oil Sticks on Canvas. (mockup for better experience) Primitive RE aka Sinisa Janjic