Maven Kahn

It’s hard to talk about my invisible disability. Sometimes it’s classified as bipolar; sometimes it’s classified as autism spectrum disorder, and sometimes they just call it mood disorder, which is a medical term for a we don’t know what the hell you got. All I know is some days I’m fine and I want to socialize with people and I crave social stimulation, and sometimes I just want to be away from people I’ve read the DSM-V and figured out I’m probably closer to autism and bipolar one, and I definitely have ADHD. This painting is meant to symbolize being overstimulated, wanting to be sensory seeking, but also being overwhelmed. It’s the duality of my mind, many different faces, many different feelings that many people will not understand.

Spectrum of Mania
Acrylic on canvas • 16 x 20 • PUR