Cissy Shi

15, 18, 21

Painting
2021
Acrylic on canvas
18x24 inch
Growing up in a strict family made me very self-concerned for a long while. I used to be worrying about my body image, my look, and how people see me in every kind of way. Nothing I do Seems good enough. When it comes to intimate relationships, my hidden mental problems just emerged all at once. I suffered a lot during the past 3 years. I tried therapy, read books and articles about mental health, talked to friends… I tried everything I could think of to help myself get better and it worked. And now I am 21 years old, I love how I look, I accept who I am, I am confident about my abilities, I allow mistakes, I am doing things I’ve always wanted to do… 15 to 21, I discovered who I am and learned to love myself. This painting is to celebrate my growth during the years.

Share with someone

15, 18, 21
15, 18, 21

Work by

Cissy Shi

Painting and Cross-Disciplinary Art

“I am not only a painter, I am a dream maker.”