As an artist, I am always trying to give back by supporting other artists. When I came across a non fungible token titled “Anxiety” I was instantly drawn in. Created by an artist that goes by the twitter handle @TrustyNugget the art itself speaks to me on a visual level. Certainly the use of color and the lines appeal to me in relation to my own abstract work, but there was more than the visuals at play here. The eyes of this character in this artistic narrative reminded me of my own battle with anxiety, a battle that for the better part of 5 years has consumed my life. My own battle with anxiety began in November of 2016 and has never subsided. Those that are close to me know the source of my anxiety, those that are keen enough will understand why. The most incredible quality of this painting is the fact that it pushed me to discuss my anxiety, or even reveal it in an open and outright manner, almost instantly when seeing it. Since then it has been the center of many different discussions, with each person taking something unique and touching away from it, for me, reaffirming that creating art and observing art is my escape from the reality of anxiety. This is art in its most true and pure form. I am unaware if @TrustyNugget knows the masterpiece he created or how it has ignited so many different discussions on the topic, but one thing is certain, if art is judged by its ability to compel, then “Anxiety” is truly a masterpiece that needs no introduction. This one piece of artwork has motivated me to become more open about my battle with anxiety and the constant struggle of feeling like a shadow of my former self.