Some examples from my current university portfolio. I am working on the theme of depression. These are a couple of paintings I produced based on my own personal experience with the subject matter:
Close up on the middle bit of the second painting. A heart, in a box. Protected from the encroaching darkness but closely confined and not altogether safe:
Some sketchbook pieces. Exploring visual metaphors of depression. How it feels to carry this big burdensome monster around with you.
I'm currently working towards putting together a picture book for children. Up until very recently, it was believed that children could not suffer from depression. The story I am producing is intended to fill a gap in the market and to guide younger minds through a very difficult experience. As well as providing a talking point between young depressives, who may otherwise have trouble expressing themselves, and their parents or carers.
