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ExitRoom101 is not just a gallery; it is a sanctuary where art and truth converge. Born into the shadow of a bipolar father’s turmoil, the artist behind ExitRoom101 – herself later diagnosed with bipolar disorder – grew up acquainted with extremes of emotion. Uprooted across continents, she navigated the labyrinth of the American psychiatric system in search of healing. Through these trials, one conviction took root: fear lies at the root of all mental illness, and only by cultivating an inner sense of safety and self‑responsibility can one truly begin to heal. Such healing does not come from surrendering to medication or quick fixes, which too often only compound the wounds they aim to heal.
Each painting born from this journey is deeply personal – at times it feels as if an unseen inner force or “other self” guided the brush. Created without concession to commercial trends, these artworks are not mere decoration but confrontation: they challenge how we perceive mental health by illuminating hidden corners of inner suffering. Yet in that unflinching honesty, they also offer a strange comfort – a mirror of shared pain and silent understanding.
In the creative act, everything is allowed: beauty and terror, despair and hope, all given form. As Rilke wrote, “no feeling is final” , and even the darkest emotion can evolve into something new. Even in winter’s depths there is, as Camus put it, an “invincible summer” waiting within . ExitRoom101 is a space where art transmits personal truth – where the microscope becomes a metaphor for seeing what society overlooks. Here, fear is faced, suffering is given shape, and silence yields to connection.
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We don’t just sell art — we share a personal lens into life with bipolar disorder.
Each artwork is an attempt to let the world see through the eyes of someone who has lived through both the highs of mania and the silence of depression.
Bipolar disorder is not a flaw in the person — it’s often the result of pain that hasn’t been understood.
Through this store, we share that pain — not to show weakness, but to honor resilience.
Currently, we only ship within the United States and Canada.
We hope to expand worldwide in the future.
We accept return requests within 30 days of shipment, only under the following conditions:
• If the product arrives damaged or with a printing defect.
• If the package is lost due to a shipping issue.
Please contact us with photo evidence if applicable, and we’ll work to make it right.
Shipping typically takes 5–10 business days within the US and Canada.
We are committed to fast and reliable delivery, and you’ll receive a tracking link via email as soon as your order is on its way.
At the moment, due to our store policy, we only allow one copy per design per order.
This helps us preserve the uniqueness and personal value of each piece.
Yes, absolutely. You can enter a different shipping address during checkout and include a short personalized message.
Your words will be printed on the packing slip, making the gift more thoughtful and meaningful.