1997_ARTBYMEG

Artist. Creator. Visionary.

Since 2019, I’ve been experimenting and developing my skills and processes at the University of Pretoria. I find inspiration everywhere I look, and that inevitably filters down into my work. In this project I will include real-life context challenges, specifically drug addiction placing my focus on the poppy plant and heroin. I feel passionate about this theme as it links personally with my life. Drug addicts and recovered drug addicts have so many challenges that they have to face every single day and this is a tribute specifically to a family member of mine and other addicts, family members who also had to face challenges and those who have passed away.

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My name is Megan Cornelius and this is a platform where I will share with you my creations about heroin addiction and the struggles thereof. My theme is called devil's dessert. Why devil's dessert? When some of us think or talk about the devil we immediately associate it/the devil with evil or negative things. Where in contrast desserts are sweet and creates positive vibes. It is said when using drugs for the first time might give you that happy feeling or high. This is then where you start chasing the drug or 'high' which then becomes evil the more addicted you get. Everything you once stood for, goes out of the window. You will lie, betray, cheat and steal, even to those closest to you. My artwork called, 'Dear sister' is written by my aunt to my mom where my aunt wrote a thank you letter stating her gratitude for believing in her and loving her even though she stole from them physically and emotionally. Drug addicts will spend countless hours, scheming ways to get more money for more drugs. Their next high is the most important thing to them at that stage and anything that comes in-between this feeling might create a dreadful situation. Their minds will try to fix things that aren't broken. It is just a very sad topic and there are millions struggling with this never ending disease. When I become a teacher my aim is to educate the youth about drugs and drug addiction and hope that it creates some form of impact in their lives. If my words to them mean saving them from an opportunity that might have ruined their future, I feel that I have accomplished my jobs purpose of protecting the youth and future generations.