Taken in an abandoned mental asylum, this photo illustrates the isolation often felt by survivors of mental distress. Man's fear of the unknown contributes to an 'us and them' mentality; resulting in separation and stigma. My message is to unlock the doors. It's the only way to build trust and recognise our equal and shared humanity. Mental health must always be faced in community - together.
Sadness, grief, tears pouring into a well. Heartbreak, anger, separation. Resilience, healing, peace and happiness is the theme of my artwork relating to mental health.
This piece has been created within Adobe Illustrator. It visualises an active, high-functioning individual, hidden behind a mask. For many people living with a mental illness, they are able to hide behind their mask hiding away from the world. This often makes their struggle even harder, isolating themselves from the people they know/love.
