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Jarad Bruinstroop

Peace Body Pain Body

Peace Body Pain Body

Jarad Bruinstroop, Island

'Before I began, I knew that peace would be an impossible subject. Even more abstract than pain and twice and ineffable. I’m speaking here of personal peace.

The pain is a car alarm wailing all day and night outside my window. Shut up, I am trying to work. Shut up, I am trying to be happy. Shut up, I am trying not to be in pain.'

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