Violent Positivity draws inspiration from bold, confrontational phrases that provoke thought while encouraging personal transformation. Unlike Meikle’s usual process—where abstract expressionism leads and titles follow—this series is guided by the phrases themselves. Each work emerges from language, shaping intentional compositions that explore the intersection of struggle and growth. One piece, for example, is inspired by the phrase “Happiness is my vengeance,” a powerful statement shared by a fellow survivor of sexual assault in the book Walking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. This sentiment encapsulates the series’ central theme: finding empowerment through emotional honesty and resilience.
Mixed media on panel
2025
- Artwork comes with a cradled frame.
Violent Positivity draws inspiration from bold, confrontational phrases that provoke thought while encouraging personal transformation. Unlike Meikle’s usual process—where abstract expressionism leads and titles follow—this series is guided by the phrases themselves. Each work emerges from language, shaping intentional compositions that explore the intersection of struggle and growth. One piece, for example, is inspired by the phrase “Happiness is my vengeance,” a powerful statement shared by a fellow survivor of sexual assault in the book Walking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. This sentiment encapsulates the series’ central theme: finding empowerment through emotional honesty and resilience.
Mixed media on panel
2025
- Artwork comes with a cradled frame.
