I am a survivor of domestic violence (DV). When I left my partner and was safe, I was confronted with an array of PTSD symptoms. More than half of us who survive DV will attempt suicide multiple times, and I spent 9 months with suicidal ideation. Some of my paintings capture the psychological experiences I felt while healing. My photography captures the physical wounds I suffered that you can no longer see. I also paint flowers, which is significant because I stopped painting them when I was suffering. My flower paintings are my way of showing my restored spirit and soul. Today, I no longer have all the symptoms of PTSD, instead I have been experiencing something called post-traumatic growth or PTG. I am happier then I've ever been, I have made meaning out of my experience, I feel gratitude to be alive, and my relationship with God and others has been deepened.
Message of Hope: I believe you. Suffering ends. God has not forgotten you. You deserve to be respected, safe, and deeply loved and cared for. There is another life waiting for you full of love, peace, joy, transformation, and adventure!
Upcoming and Past Exhibitions
Kismet Gallery Pop-Up Show at The Green Room, Somerville, MA | August 5, 2023
The Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn NY | April 14, 2023 - April 16, 2023
Stola Contemporary Art, Chicago IL | December 10, 2022 - January 22, 2023
BROUHAHAART Virtual Gallery, Hong Kong, China | October 19, 2022 - October 25, 2022
Madhouse Multi-Arts LLC, Greenfield, MA | October 27, 2022 - November 27, 2022
Contact
IG: alicia_in_brightland
Email: lambertaliciamarie@gmail.com