Empty

Photos taken by Paz, who was initially diagnosed with bipolar II, but recently got a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder comorbid with borderline personality disorder. She was also born with a brittle bone condition, hence the wheelchair.

About these photos: This is a two-part piece taken in 2009. It was during a time when I was messing with a lot of drugs. I was on the way to Austin, Texas for the South by Southwest Music and Film Fesitval (SXSW), on a highway that is covered in blue bonnets and other flowers. Although the scene is tranquil and almost spiritual, I could not find any peace of mind. I was feeling very frantic and empty. I was genuinely trying to enjoy the scenery and the trip there but it was difficult. 

The first one is called “Empty”. It’s just my empty wheelchair. The second is “Paradox Road”. This one was actually shot by a man, Angel. I set up the shot for the previous one.

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9 replies to “Empty”

  1. Reblogged this on Melancholically Manic Mouse and commented:
    More SHAMELESS self promotion in which I make typing errors galore! See if you spot them. 😉

    Ugh… At least this beats yesterday’s spinal tap. It sucked.

    Ok. That’s enough for the week. I think I’ve been whoring myself on WordPress a tad too much these days.

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