JUST BREATHE

"It’s nothing new for my art to be music-inspired, but this self-portrait series felt a bit different, driven by an almost manic need to create and very much unplanned until hearing the song, “Vultures” by Asking Alexandria. Though always a fan of rock/metal, it was a departure from the ambient music I had always used for inspiration in the past.  It struck a chord and I found myself immersed in Sirius Radio's Octane #biguns list (2019-2021), Turbo, and Lithium stations. The lyrics are just as important as the finished product. Just Breathe is my thank you to the musicians who held my hand during such a tumultuous time" 

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During the creation of this series, Lubin received the Business of Art Scholarship, 2020 (awarded and mentored by The Studio Door, San Diego Visual Arts Network, Mission Fed ArtWalk) including a solo exhibition and booth space at Little Italy's infamous Artwalk (April 2021). 

Just Breathe was installed in January 2021 at The Studio Door in Hillcrest. During the month-long exhibition, blank journals were complimentary to visitors. and the artist hosted a Virtual Talk discussing process, techniques, stories behind the art, and the benefits of creating. 

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By the end of 2021, multiple works from this series have been published and featured in print, virtual galleries, collectives, and podcasts. 

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Just Breathe is currently in the works to be turned into the artists' 7th self-publication.