Check out the winning #art selections in our recent #PortraitsofSelf #OpenCall created by Zimbabwean UNV.org Videographer Talent Singizi!

Then visit us at 34gallery.org to stay involved with #SDG3 #mentalhealth # #arttherapy throughout 2025!

34gallery.org Artist RZ Dai is a #graphicdesigner & modern #artist. This week, she discusses taking her first leap to submit art to a local #opencall, the #climatechange impact on #mentalhealth & advice for new #artists.

Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ
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34Gallery.org Artist @madlandart.bsky.social: "As an #artist & #woman, I’ve experienced pressure to conform to #perfection. #Art became a #healing tool, helping me reclaim space for my evolution, reshape self-image, & give me a voice.”

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Poet Echo Remembrance: "I hope these works of #art represent themselves and help others discover the real and best version of themselves."

Read more from this incredible poet here: bit.ly/4kHCbKm

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34Gallery.org Artist LongTao: "My creative #inspiration comes from the awakening of #consciousness: I am a vibrant #vitality, boundless. With this understanding, I am no longer anxious. I can 'be' & create any form. I am #peaceful."

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34Gallery.org Poet Tanatswa Masterla wrote "Unhidden" as a way to emphasize the unrealistic #beauty standards placed upon global women & girls. Read more from this incredible #poet here: bit.ly/43QuP08

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34Gallery.org Artist Noemi Dado: "In a way, this piece reflects my own journey of #understanding and celebrating the multifaceted #beauty of the #human experience. Our individual expressions of beauty are interwoven & equally valuable."

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org SOURAJATA: “My works are mostly #acrylics on canvas. I never allow myself to think in terms of #failure. Anytime I do feel these emotions, I practice midnight #yoga and #meditation until it is no longer an issue for me.”

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34Gallery.org Artist Renata Kaman: "My work is made in the technique of #scanography, an amazing method of creating the embodiment of ideas & materialization of emotion. This project is about the value in our #nature. Nature is #beautiful, so are we."

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34gallery.org Poet Echo Remembrance: "For 'Portraits of Self,' I have dedicated time to understand this #theme. I dived into the poetic aspect & the universal sense. I hope these works help others discover the #real & best version of themselves."

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34gallery.org Artist Celestino Espinoza López: "A large part of my work is on #emotions and what people feel when observing it. #Art is an expression of ourselves and what we reflect towards others. It is a #therapy for the #soul & #body."

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34Gallery.org Artist Beanie Blossom: "For many years, I struggled with not being #slim enough. Looking at photos now, I’m surprised how normal-sized I was. Embracing individuality is key to moving beyond expectations and finding peace within."

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34Gallery.org Artist Vasiawow: "'As a child, I underwent several surgeries that left visible #scars on my body that affected my self-esteem. Creating 'Light Within' was a way for me to honor this journey, using art to #heal, #empower, & #inspire."

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34Gallery.org Artist Emmanuel Nwachukwu – "Here, I use traditional #African fabric often gifted by #Nigerian parents to their children. Familiar objects & storytelling through #photography are how I cope with loneliness & displacement."

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34Gallery.org #Poet Tanatswa Masterla presents "The Mirror Told Me" as part of our #PortraitsofSelf Open Call. Read more of her incredible work here: bit.ly/43QuP08

#SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #writing #poetry

34Gallery.org Artist MotherBear_eth: “#Art has helped me work through very difficult emotions. I can express my #feelings rather than bottling them up. I experiment with different mediums, but my favorite is the one line #drawing.”

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Artist Nayyer: "When I begin #sketching, I allow myself to be improvisational, letting my fleeting emotions flow freely. What makes my soul #happy is to paint #fearless."

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34Gallery.org Artist Kryštof Novotný: "I am an artist focused on #painting and #tattooing. My work is based on personal experiences and combines traditional art techniques with modern forms of expression.”

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Curator M.: "Since 2020, it has felt like the world is on fire. #Anger can be channeled into #advocacy, #justice and the #fortitude to rebuild. But angst is now consuming the best parts of us & the #Earth for the worst possible reasons.”

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34Gallery.org Artist Wildy Martinez: "This portrait of Dedé Mirabal carries a deeply personal layer: the figure’s #skin features patterns inspired by #vitiligo, a condition I have lived with and struggled to embrace for many years."

-- #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Artist Ruo zhen Dai: “There was a popular saying: 'The way others see you is 10% less attractive than the way you see yourself in the mirror.' The statement is a perfect self-verification trap because it cannot be proven."

-- #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Artist Helena barbagelata: "Through #mixedmedia, I contrast imposed ideals with inner truth. The image is a metaphor for women who, throughout history, navigate a world that molds & contains them at the cost of authenticity."

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34gallery.org Artist liapsart: "@Bodyshaming made it difficult to feel comfortable in my own skin. There were times when mirrors felt like battlegrounds. #Art became a way to process those experiences & find a sense of #selfworth."

-- #dailyart #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Artist Nayyer: “Self-esteem is something so personal. But #bodyshaming can slip in like a shadow, planting seeds of doubt. Learning to #love ourselves is an act of rebellion in a world that profits from our insecurities.”

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Artist Ugonma C.: “This series of #oil on canvas paintings is a journey of mental #wellbeing, which culminates in 'Radiant hope.' It takes time, like watering a plant, but you can learn how amazing you are, just the way you are."

-- #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34gallery.org Artist Diane Yang: “The work calls attention to the plight of "digital survival," urging society to prioritize #mentalhealth and #emotionalsupport. On #socialmedia, malice & rumors outpace truth. We need #compassion for one another.”

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34Gallery.org Artist Deborah Kimble: “I have a very large birthmark on almost the entire left side of my face, nevus flammeus, which can be caused by #SturgeWeberSyndrome.
As a response, I wear makeup for self-protection.”

-- #dailyart #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraitsofself

34gallery.org Artist Mikerandomart : "This image powerfully symbolizes the moment of recognition in the struggle with #mentalhealth issues. The scene evokes a sense of #transformation, where despair gives way to the possibility of #healing."

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34gallery.org Artist Kira Risugawa: "My expression in this work is about the 'true self.' I created this piece with the hope that both external & internal aspects of the soul may embody this strength and dignity as one unified being. "

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For #WorldArtDay, we're asking global #artists to unite with us to celebrate the uniqueness of the creative community! Our #PortraitsofSelf #OpenCall is accepting submissions for #selfportraits through April 30th.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3RsI29q
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