The Devil ' s Waltz is an abstract piece created with acrylic on canvas . It fits into the sub-genre of psychological realism .
From the artist : “ This vibrant piece is inspired by the impact of my three years spent in an abusive relationship and my descent into meth addiction . In this painting , I explore the orchestra of evil , the depths of deception and the subsequent feelings of powerlessness associated with domestic violence and addiction .”
Pankhurst put her heart and soul into this piece . She leaves the door open so that the viewer feels her intimate pain , thus welcoming the viewer into a very personal conversation . This is what keeps viewers coming back to Pankhurst ’ s work . The intimate , unapologetic conversation of real-world issues beckons from beyond the canvas , allowing society to open up about mental illness , abuse , and drug use . To free oneself from the demons , first , a dialogue must take place . Pankhurst begins the discussion for the viewer to continue long after turning the page .
Jacqueline Pankhurst is a survivor of an abusive relationship and drug addiction . She uses her paintings to express the darkness that she ’ s had to face . Art has led her back to the light . Beyond being a survivor , Jacqueline is also a mother , teacher , animal lover , painter , writer , art therapist , dreamer , and woman with a story to tell . In fact , her memoir , From the Other Side , is the story that she hopes helps others . The book is available at
https :// www . amazon . com / dp / 1922368911 .
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