My thesis project is a portrayal and reflection of my experiences with my mental health, specifically my anxiety. I incorporated images that are more straightforward and easy to understand, while also adding in images that need to be looked at a bit longer in order to understand them. Including images that portrayed the feeling of anxiety to me was very important as I feel like it is something that lots of people can relate to, and even those who can’t, will be able to empathize with the feelings portrayed. I wanted this body of work to be one that everyone can look at, feel, and understand, even if they are not struggling with their mental health. All of my images have been put into black and white to create one cohesive piece that gives off a somber tone, emulating what it feels like to have anxiety. Mental health is something that needs to be talked about more, something that needs to be less stigmatized, and by creating this project, I feel as though I am doing my part to help change the narrative of how mental health is looked at and understood.
