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Lizeth Gonzalez

BFA in Fine Art — Fine Art

Rotten Amygdala

homemade paper clay, blood of the artist, food coloring, 38 gauge gold wire, 38 gauge copper wire, 20 gauge silver wire, carving foam 14” x 16” x 14”
Learning Outcomes:
The Amygdala is the part of the brain associated with detecting fear or threats. This piece was the ignition to duelve deeper into my understanding of my own anxiety problem. It speaks to the anxious habits like nail picking developing from lack of emotional awareness.