DEPICTING THE INVISIBLE
A Portrait Series of Veterans Suffering From PTSD.
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post - trau · mat · ic stress dis · or · der, noun.
A condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock. Susan J. Barron’s breathtaking mixed media depictions are achieved through photographic imagery, paint, collage and text. Layered into these portraits are the veteran’s stories, laid bare in their own words. ''This body of work is in direct response to the 22 veterans who commit suicide every day in America. As an artist, I want to shine a light on this epidemic of PTSD and suicide. I want to give these veterans a voice.'' - Susan J. Barron Ms. Barron's work seeks to to create a dialogue around the difficult issue of PTSD, to depict the invisible scars of war. Her mission is to break down the stigma surrounding issues of mental health and sexual trauma, and to show these brave individuals that they are not alone. It is art as a catalyst for social change. "If we don't talk about PTSD, we can't save lives." - Specialist Ken Weinert, Recipient of the Purple Heart A documentary short 'Depicting the Invisible' is told through the eyes of the artist, and focuses on her emotional journey with veterans suffering from PTSD, and her resulting portrait series. It went on to win Best Documentary Short at the NYCFIF, Best Art Documentary at EHTVF, and the Audience Award at the NYTVF. 'Depicting the Invisible' is currently on display at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN through December 2021, and at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum through January 2022. The series has also been featured at Art AQUA Miami during Miami Basel, the Reece Museum in Johnson City, TN, and in a six month exhibition at the Army & Navy Club in Washington, DC. A limited edition art book of the portrait series has been published. The first edition sold out and all proceeds were donated to Freedom Fighters Outdoors, an amazing organization helping veterans with PTSD. |
Josh & Emma
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Rena
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Mike
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
The Brotherhood
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Derek & Phoenix
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Brewster
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2021 
Hebert
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas |. 2019 
Craig
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Rusty
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Danielle
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2021 
Damon
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 
Kele
72 in x 72 in Mixed Media on Canvas | 2019 |
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