In Just Joan, Honey peels back the superficial veneer of everyday calm, revealing the hidden turmoil beneath the surface of ordinary existence. Joan (a symbolic representation of the everyday woman) is portrayed in a disquieting state, her composed exterior disrupted by surreal, visceral imagery. From her right eye socket emerges a hand gripping a syringe, an intrusion that signifies internalized anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or perhaps society's relentless push toward medicated solutions for emotional turmoil. Honey's choice to position such symbolism emerging directly from Joan’s body serves as a stark visual representation of anxiety, fear, and the invasive nature of mental distress.

Honey’s use of vivid illusion paper within Joan’s form signals the psychological confusion, the blurred lines between what we see, what we assume, and the hidden struggles we so easily overlook. The surrealism here is no mere aesthetic choice; it is a visual strategy designed to capture the feeling of dissociation and inner turmoil that so often accompanies anxiety, depression, or emotional disquiet.

Ultimately, Just Joan serves as an intimate portrayal of the internal struggle many face quietly, alone, and unacknowledged. By visualizing mental anguish and internal conflict through a surreal and provocative lens, Honey offers viewers an opportunity for empathy, awareness, and acknowledgment. This collage is both a confrontation and an invitation… a call to recognize, empathize with, and perhaps support the quiet battles fought behind the closed doors of ordinary lives.