In moments of distress, I cry too

8 x 8 x 1.5, Acrylic on canvas
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James Beck’s "In Moments of Distress I Cry Too" is a raw, chaotic outburst of color, line, and emotion. With a palette dominated by hot yellows, reds, and fleshy pinks, the canvas pulses with urgency—like a visual panic attack that’s both deeply personal and universally human.
Beck’s signature hand-drawn line work is everywhere—cartoonish creatures, fractured anatomy, random symbols, and anxious scribbles create a sense of overwhelming internal chatter. There’s humor here, but it’s uneasy. Look closely and you’ll find hidden figures, strange tools, and scribbled words like “CRY TOO,” quietly anchoring the emotional core.
This is not a painting that whispers—it shouts, shakes, and then laughs nervously. Beck gives us a glimpse into emotional vulnerability without a filter, like a journal page turned inside out and thrown on the wall.
Perfect for collectors drawn to expressive, graffiti-influenced abstract art with a psychological edge, this piece captures the beautiful mess of being alive.