Joanna Jeanine Schmidt is a multidisciplinary artist. She combines surrealism with raw autobiography in her writings and visuals. "Detritus," which is a 118-page memoir about mental health issues and relocations, and "Personal Poetry of Joanna," an art piece that pairs words with color photography, draw from her journals, mental health struggles, existential philosophy, and gender identity. Schmidt weaves together surreal narratives and experimental prose, exploring the human condition and the search for connection through her poetic and philosophical writings, offering unfiltered insights into the complexities of modern life.