In my latest project, The Spiraling Series, I use photography and audio to document living and struggling with anxiety and other mental health illnesses. Through this series, I aim to break down the stigma around mental health. Ultimately, this project is an homage to the resilience and power of those that deal with mental health. My hope is that this series brings these important issues to light, and offers a space for those who struggle with mental health to find comfort, solace, compassion, and community.
In my research, I surveyed and interviewed people to form a deeper understanding of how mental health can affect individuals. The series explores human behavior, triggers, and coping mechanisms that deeply affect mental health. This series uses a range of lighting, long exposure, blur, monochrome imagery, and audio to convey the state of chaos and confusion that comes with mental health struggles.
