15" x 20" - Acrylic on canvas. The painting "Landscape" is the artists abstract interpretation of a natural landscape. The location of the setting is open to viewers’ interpretation. Lindsey hopes that sharing her artwork will improve the social landscape of America because each piece is dedicated to a cause for mental health, or social welfare. In her eyes knowledge equals health. For example, "Landscape" is dedicated to Minority Stress Theory (MST). MST explains that people who belong to socially disadvantaged populations are exposed to unique stress experiences. The stress is because of stereotypes (generalized belief about a group), prejudice (negative attitude toward a person/group), discrimination (behavior that treats a group unfairly), and poor social support associated with being a member of a social minority group. The prolonged experience of this type of stress can cause negative health outcomes and worsen a person's existing mental/physical health problems. LGBTQ individuals, racial/ethnic minorities, disabled persons, and individuals with low income frequently encounter minority stress.
