Every artist has a story, but some stories are less about linear journeys and more about survival, self-exploration, and the urgent need to release emotion into the world. For Saocreates, art isn’t just an outlet—it’s a lifeline, a mirror, a personal truth. Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and navigating the ongoing unmasking of Schizophrenia, Saocreates creates in the space between mental illness and mental clarity, transforming inner storms into expressive, visceral visuals.
This is art that doesn’t just ask to be seen—it asks to be felt.
The Inner World as Canvas
I always thought of my mind as a world to be explored, Saocreates shares. That inner world is surreal, fractured at times, but undeniably rich with imagery, emotion, and depth. Instead of hiding from it, they turn inward to create outward—funneling raw experience into each piece, whether drawn digitally or with traditional tools.
What’s striking about their work is its vulnerability. Each creation feels like a page from an unwritten journal: chaotic but intentional, abstract yet deeply personal. Rather than shy away from mental illness, the artist embraces it as an essential lens through which creativity flows.
This is how I make sense of things. My art is where I learned to understand and control the parts of myself that felt overwhelming.
Living Between Realities
Reality and time are themes that frequently recur in their work. And for good reason. Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder often means feeling fragmented—existing in multiple realities or identities that don’t always line up with the external world. Add to that the layered experience of Schizophrenia, and the boundaries of time, self, and space begin to blur.
Yet instead of resisting that fluidity, Saocreates leans into it. Their artwork plays with perspective, symbolism, and emotion, reflecting the disjointed yet meaningful way they experience life. Some pieces are heavy with emotion, while others feel fleeting, like visual daydreams slipping through time. This oscillation between intensity and stillness, chaos and calm, is what makes their work so immersive.
Art as a Mental Release
I’m always at ends with myself, they say. But hey, it’s my mental release!
That tension drives their process. Their art doesn’t aim for polish—it exists as-is, flaws intact. It’s about survival, about making it through the day with color, texture, and emotion. Each creation is an act of resilience.
From Personal to Universal
Although each piece is deeply personal, Saocreates doesn’t see their art as solely about them. In fact, the magic of their work lies in the way it invites the viewer to reflect, relate, and reimagine.
That’s what makes art fun, they explain. It’s your experience experiencing it.
Whether viewed on a screen or in person, their artwork becomes a shared moment between creator and audience. It’s not just a visual; it’s an atmosphere, a conversation without words, a feeling that can’t always be defined.
In this way, the art lives beyond the canvas. It becomes memory, emotion, and interpretation. It’s proof that one person’s internal world can resonate far beyond its origin.
The Artist Behind the Alias
Saocreates isn’t just a name—it’s a declaration. It’s the artist’s chosen identity in a world where identity is both fluid and powerful. They proudly call themselves an actually starving artist, someone fully immersed in their craft, even when the world doesn’t always reward or recognize the effort.
Alongside them through the highs and lows is their Australian Shepherd—Bowser, the greatest boy, who offers both companionship and grounding on days when mental health makes life feel especially unsteady.
Together, this creative force and their canine companion navigate the dual realities of artistry and mental illness. And through it all, the visionary behind the work continues to draw, to explore, to express.
A Moment Worth Experiencing
So what should one expect when encountering a work by Saocreates? Expect emotion. Expect unpredictability. Expect a moment that feels more like stepping into a feeling than looking at a picture.
Each piece is an invitation. Not to understand in a clinical way, but to connect. To pause. To be present.
Their work isn’t always comfortable. But it’s always honest. And in a world full of curated perfection, that honesty hits deep.
Conclusion: A Journey, Not a Destination
Art, for them, isn’t about arriving. It’s about showing up—messy, real, and brave. Each piece carries a shard of their truth. And maybe, if you let it, a piece of yours too.
Whether you stay for a moment or a season, one thing is certain: you’ll feel it. And that’s exactly the point.
