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There's this feeling of complete and utter desolation when you hit a low mental point in your life. I wanted to replicate that feeling of sinking, of feeling alone, through the use of photography. It's a photograph of nothing, in a way – because it's that bleak numbness that suffocates you.

2023
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For now today is enough.

Through rough patches, it's important to remember all the little things that make life good, and to seize on them and still have hope that things will improve, as well as staying in the moment and trying to enjoy life as much as possible. A mental health journey is never linear, and it's important to embrace the good times despite the bad. This is digital art, overlaid with a free-to-use font.

2023
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Remember And Look

Mental health problems can be compounded by regrets of various kinds, grief for the person you used to be, and missed opportunities. In this poem, I tried to emphasise the strength it takes to go on anyway despite those regrets, and that the person I have become is still worth it. I wrote it specifically about self-harm, but it can be applied to a variety of disordered thoughts and behaviours.

2023
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On Bravery

One necessary thing with fighting mental health issues is courage and bravery in the fight. In this poem, I remembered the inspiring courage of a friend and the way we must stick at life despite everything. With the right support, a short-term crisis should improve, but it's hard to remember sometimes. Symbolism can be important to build into one's life as a reminder of what we should try to do.

2023
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Don't You Know

I once read that the support of friends can sometimes be the difference between people with severe mental health issues getting through it, and not. In this piece, I wanted to represent how I feel, both supporting and being supported. Depression can feel incredibly isolating, but a strong support network reminds us that our minds are playing tricks on us.

2023
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Winter Mist

Depression feels forever. I wanted to remind myself and others that there are seasons in life and it will not be forever, despite the way it feels. I ended it without a full stop to signify the ongoing process it can be, and the small steps that have to be taken to recover from it.

2023
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Rebirth 2

Rebirth is based on grief and the process of accepting loss. In this image “Rebirth 2”, I explored the ideas of death, afterlife and immortality. Water has been widely used throughout history to symbolise change, healing and rebirth. Inspired by this concept I focused my subjects in a large body of water, specifically at the beach where one world meets another.

2022
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Absorbed

Inspired by Edward Honaker and his series on depression this image was created in response to the ever growing "importance" of social media. Being connected is in fact creating a complete disconnect. This emersion into the online doesn't come without its price; we are now seeing the evolution of Social Media Anxiety.

2022
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Social Media Anxiety

This piece “Social Media Anxiety” explores the idea of creating an online persona and it’s need to generate likes and follows to feel worthy. Some people suffering from Social Media Anxiety may not even see their offline self as relevant, believing their online version is a better or truer self.

2022
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Strange Days

This artwork portrays the struggle of addiction, anxiety, and hopelessness. The overwhelming currents of emotion that these feelings illicit in one's mind and the debilitation of misery. not understanding exactly why you feel the way you do, and feeling defenseless against the sadness. Feeling empty.

2022
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Poppy

In the past few years I've been creating nature related artworks and this piece is one of my favourites. Just like many others, I've been dealing with depression for years and drawing and painting is something I turn to where I can creatively express myself and find tranquillity. This piece is called Poppy and it's a reminder that on our darkest days we can survive the rain but use it to grow.

2022
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Mental health has always been a struggle throughout my life. My diagnosis of Type One Diabetes in 2017 only elevated this existing issue, leading to BPD later in 2021. I appreciate that the pieces for this exhibition are required to not be distressing, but mental illness is distressing. Everyone seems to love supporting the mentally ill, until they show that they're not well.

2022
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Masks

This piece represents the labels or "masks" i had to wear growing up to feel loved, like i belonged and to feel that i was enough. This piece represents my journey through depression and anxiety to recognise the masks i was wearing and ultimately the removal and "burning" of these, recognising that i am loved, i belong and i am enough as i am.

2022
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I Am Anxious

Often a diagnosis can become our whole identity, to say I AM anxious becomes too easy. For me this piece is a reminder that the diagnosis is not my identity, and that i am so much more than someone who expereinces anxiety. This piece shows what anxiety feels like in my body. Drawing what im feeling gives me space from the feeling and helps me to process.

2022
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I Feel You

This poetic piece describes a person and their lover, who was hiding their depression out of the fear that the person will leave them up until a serious incident. It was also from there that the person's lover learnt that it was all wrong and that the person still loves them no matter what. Acrylic Painting of "Moonlit Sea" (Background)

2022
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Lethargo

This poetic piece is about a person who used to be happy and cheerful in the past, only for it to be gone as time progresses. It also talks about how, especially in today's world, lethargy, lukewarmness and apathy are running rampant in society, which results in depression, anxiety, pessimism, and a sense of hopelessness.

2022
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Fantasy is Fun, Reality is Rough

This poetic piece and poster shows the differing sides (i.e., "fantasy" and "reality"). Oftentimes, we all wanted things to go with our fantasies, even though the reality can be so much different. The disconnect between the two can be disappointing and depressing at times like now.

2022
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Look Back At it

This poetic piece is written by after a few months that I got rejected by one of my biggest crushes in my life. Back when I like him, he had a girlfriend, and I was devastated by the news. I still persisted, but in the end, it will never work out. How do I feel afterwards? You will find it out by reading it backwards.

2022
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Flood

Catastrophic thinking and isolation. 3D Digital design - Cinema 4d

2022
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Overactive

A brain that just won't slow down. Digital art - iPad - Procreate

2022
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Deep Impact

Catastrophic thinking. Digital art - iPad + Procreate

2022
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Twisted

Trapped by distorted thinking. Digital Art - iPad + Procreate

2022
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Peace of Mind

My mixed media artwork portrays being in a clear and blank state of mind where darkness has diminished and the mind is stress free and free flowing. the thought bubble is left empty, enabling the viewer to leave their feelings and emotions. Water colour paint, permanent marker, grey lead, coloured pencil, charcoal.

2022
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The clouds cover her through the darkness and hold her tight until the morn, with the suns kiss, away they gently go. This piece was created through digital media. It represents the hope in the hopeless and waiting through the dreary for a brighter time.

2022
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Broken

Broken bone, broken heart & breakdown. Pandemic, isolation, lockdown and protests. Pastel, pencil & sharpie used.

2022
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