Options related to this topic will also be included in the end-of-unit choice projects Social Health and Sexual Health Units
In these paintings I wanted to show the difference between two relationships, one healthy and one unhealthy.
For "Not Together", I used aggressive and anxious colors, red and yellow, to convey the vibe of the situation. The yellow hand is intentionally limp, uncomfortable with the relationship but unable to pull away. The red hand is more defined and stronger, showing their obsession. The box around their relationship is meant to show their closed off and codependent nature, making it EVEN harder to break free of something that's hurting them both.
The second painting, "together", is the healthy relationship. The colors are meant to be nurturing and gentle, complementing one another. Their position is equal, neither one more present than the other and both putting in a mutual effort to support each other.