By destroying existing photographic materials and imagery, Mitchell is disassembling existing memories, thoughts, and possibly repressed emotion. By sifting through these important portions of debris a new form of stimulating visual expression is created. The methodology used to create this abstract imagery is similar to that of abstract painting, in particular the abstract expressionism movement of the 1950´s. Venturing deeply into ones psyche in order to produce a visual representation for all to see, demonstrates a courageous and insightful tone to the photographs. These images may stir up similar emotional responses as the artist has endured, or they may make us realize the potential of the abstract image.