“I foresee nothing associated with the greed of capitalism. I do foresee my future being filled with fulfillment, love and peace.”
— End of the Year Review by Veronique Hall
What was the highlight of the year?
I moved from my hometown in Chicago to Glasgow, Scotland. I spent my 23rd birthday away from everyone back home. It was just my partner and I, and we went to a drag show at a basement bar in the city centre. This photo was taken of me at our table as the light hit my face at the perfect time.
That day was a highlight for me this year because for once, I didn't feel the weight of my trauma or past on my shoulders. I didn't feel less than. I didn't feel the need to over perform and be someone I wasn't. I didn't try to pose for the aesthetic.
I was just me.
What was one thing you created that made you happy?
I made two pieces of art this year that I am so fucking proud of. "I've Been In Control This Whole Time" reflects my realization that I'm in control of my life, my thoughts, my desires, my actions - everything. I use to distance myself from my responsibilities of my healing and growth because I gave all control and blame to my surroundings and others.
This year was the first year in my life where I realized that I control everything. My realization didn't come from the social media-esque healing process though. It came from my partner telling me directly how I was fucked up and how I didn't take responsibility for anything in my life.
My relationship was the space where I came to this acceptance which was disfiguring to the reality I previously lived my entire life.
My second piece, "Many Embraces" was conceived out of my feeling for wanting to be embraced in a multitude of ways. I also was yearning to experience and observe others embracing each other.
“Authenticity, gratitude and awareness are pillars that emanate from me, and they reflect themselves in my work too.
What are you looking forward to - why?
Healing, growth and living in my undeniable truth.
I’ve gone over several years now of deciding to live an unhappy and miserable life because of my lack of self-discipline and control.
After experiencing a year of realization of my past baggage and uncovering myself, I’m looking forward to growth and healing.
2022 is going to be my rebirth.
MEET VERONIQUE
I'm from Chicago, but I'm currently living abroad in Scotland for graduate school. I've been pushing my artwork to be on the back burner because of stress and the responsibilities that came upon me as a result of capitalism. I've just now recently taken back up drawing and painting as a hobby again. My work is still the same, as it takes inspiration from images and colors I see in my daydreams or as a result of my emotions or daily feeling of living in duality amongst dimensions.