Anger Rose When You Fell

Anger Rose When You Fell is part of the 5 Stages of Grief series. The series is representational of the artist’s journey after the loss of her dad. Not only did she pour her heart and emotion into each painting, but these paintings led the artist on a journey of grief and growth.

This painting embodies anger, a stage marked by emotional intensity and inner conflict during the artist’s grief journey after her father’s death. Deep reds surge across the canvas in restless motion, symbolizing frustration, helplessness, and unanswered questions. The aggressive brushwork reflects moments of rage directed at circumstances beyond control—at illness, time, and the unfairness of loss itself. Beneath the surface, darker tones suggest anger turning inward, blending pain with guilt and exhaustion. This piece stands as an honest expression of grief’s volatility and the raw emotions that often go unspoken.

Oil on Canvas 

22”x28"