Qualia By June Gutman
Qualia by June Gutman is a striking and visceral collection of over 200 works, created during the artist’s personal experience with acute SSRI withdrawal and her journey of reclaiming her life beyond the psychiatric system. This powerful body of work, spanning 204 pages, is a testament to the turbulence of withdrawal, the starkness of the experience, and the profound resilience required to survive it.
The pieces in Qualia are marked by a rawness and intensity, exploring the emotional and psychological landscapes of healing and resistance. Gutman’s visual language captures the shock, the disorientation, and the determination inherent in leaving behind a system that often marginalizes and misunderstands the lived experiences of those it affects. The works are presented through vibrant pages pulsing with both the chaos and clarity of the artist's inner world.
Qualia is not just an art book; it is an artifact of survival, an invitation to witness the complexity of personal transformation. Published in Dec 2024 by Poppy Press, this first edition is a limited run, offering an intimate view into the psychological and emotional aftermath of psychiatric withdrawal. At 8.5” x 11” and perfect bound, the book is a tactile experience as much as it is a visual one.
Qualia by June Gutman is a striking and visceral collection of over 200 works, created during the artist’s personal experience with acute SSRI withdrawal and her journey of reclaiming her life beyond the psychiatric system. This powerful body of work, spanning 204 pages, is a testament to the turbulence of withdrawal, the starkness of the experience, and the profound resilience required to survive it.
The pieces in Qualia are marked by a rawness and intensity, exploring the emotional and psychological landscapes of healing and resistance. Gutman’s visual language captures the shock, the disorientation, and the determination inherent in leaving behind a system that often marginalizes and misunderstands the lived experiences of those it affects. The works are presented through vibrant pages pulsing with both the chaos and clarity of the artist's inner world.
Qualia is not just an art book; it is an artifact of survival, an invitation to witness the complexity of personal transformation. Published in Dec 2024 by Poppy Press, this first edition is a limited run, offering an intimate view into the psychological and emotional aftermath of psychiatric withdrawal. At 8.5” x 11” and perfect bound, the book is a tactile experience as much as it is a visual one.
Qualia by June Gutman is a striking and visceral collection of over 200 works, created during the artist’s personal experience with acute SSRI withdrawal and her journey of reclaiming her life beyond the psychiatric system. This powerful body of work, spanning 204 pages, is a testament to the turbulence of withdrawal, the starkness of the experience, and the profound resilience required to survive it.
The pieces in Qualia are marked by a rawness and intensity, exploring the emotional and psychological landscapes of healing and resistance. Gutman’s visual language captures the shock, the disorientation, and the determination inherent in leaving behind a system that often marginalizes and misunderstands the lived experiences of those it affects. The works are presented through vibrant pages pulsing with both the chaos and clarity of the artist's inner world.
Qualia is not just an art book; it is an artifact of survival, an invitation to witness the complexity of personal transformation. Published in Dec 2024 by Poppy Press, this first edition is a limited run, offering an intimate view into the psychological and emotional aftermath of psychiatric withdrawal. At 8.5” x 11” and perfect bound, the book is a tactile experience as much as it is a visual one.