This project begins my future as an advocate and
educator of mental illness, as well as reflecting a major
milestone in my recovery process. My goal is to use
art as a way to raise awareness about mental illness
and engage people in conversations that are not
whispered in secrecy. I am committed to developing
this project into a traveling exhibit in an effort to weave
lives together in a world that often makes us feel so
alone. I hope to visit schools and hospitals with my
shows and eventually lead community workshops,
teaching others how to use art to express emotion in a
process of self-discovery, healing and growth.
Additionally, I plan to include other people’s artwork in
future shows, creating a community of people linked
together by artistic expression and hope.
