Chaos in the Calm

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 Whenever I get overwhelmed and need to clear my head, I find myself going to nature. This project is about combining the places I feel free and stressless with the places and objects in life that bring me anxiety, nervousness, and stress. Each piece tackles a different aspect of my life where I have struggled - school, home life, and the anxiety of what's coming next. My work is meant to confound the viewer and provide them an opportunity to interpret my pictorial puzzles however they choose. 

These photographs were inspired by my personal struggle with mental health. For a long time, I  felt like my struggles were something to deal with on my own. However, in college, I realized the best thing to do was talk about it. Through therapy and countless conversations with my close friends and family, I am ready to share my struggle and how I was able to deal with my emotions in a healthy manner. It is my hope these works of art can start a conversation for those who are silently struggling.