i think often of the quote by Frida Kahlo “I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” i think about the chronically ill. i think about the times i’ve been accused of navel-gazing or some similar intended slight. i think about how much time, how many years my entire world did not extend much farther beyond the boundaries of my skin. and i think about this habit i’ve acquired of being uncomfortable with capitalising i.
A Study in Navel-Gazing
A Study in Navel-Gazing
A Study in Navel-Gazing
i think often of the quote by Frida Kahlo “I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” i think about the chronically ill. i think about the times i’ve been accused of navel-gazing or some similar intended slight. i think about how much time, how many years my entire world did not extend much farther beyond the boundaries of my skin. and i think about this habit i’ve acquired of being uncomfortable with capitalising i.