Insane

The word Simmons has chosen for this screenprint demands attention, forcing us to confront the notion of insanity in all its provocative glory. We all rely on something to numb ourselves during difficult times. We think we can outrun angst if we just stay “insanely busy.” After all, burnout (in our current culture) isn’t what happens to you when you have nothing…it’s what happens to you when you have everything. This makes it an American problem - a badge of achievement and success.

Ironically, while burnout manifests itself often as depression + exhaustion, it comes from a society that suffers from excessive positivity.

A world in which nothing is impossible. A world that requires people to strive to the outcome of self-destruction - to the point where it is glamorized and applauded in the realm of celebrity and public figures. With “Insane,” we are meant to pause, ponder, and question the very concept of sanity. Are any of us truly “sane”…or does the cult of productivity we live in present more of a challenge than an opportunity? Your call.