Photography for me, is about telling important stories. Stories which I am particularly passionate about, are those discussing mental illness, in order to contribute to dialogue which is breaking down the stigma and lack of understanding in society. For this project, I worked with sufferers of depression, to share their experiences.
This project was exhibited as a multimedia presentation at the Graduate Photography Exhibition of 2009 - Dear Horizon.
This project was exhibited as a multimedia presentation at the Graduate Photography Exhibition of 2009 - Dear Horizon.
"I have no problem in telling anyone who listens that I have depression. In fact once you start talking to people about it you will be amazed how many others are also sufferers." - Kym
"I look and act as normal as the next person." - Kym
"I feel like a big black cloud has enveloped me and there is no way out." - Kym
"I think people use depression as an excuse for being unhappy. I hate when people say, 'i'm so depressed.' "- Barbara
"I went from a colourful person to someone who looked at different shades of black. Its a horrible place to be." - Barbara
"My dog is my little buddy. He always stayed by me when I was sad. I remember hugging him and crying to him." - Barbara
"My depression comes and goes with most days being pleasant, but when it visits I find it very difficult to do anything." - Greg
"People close to me can see the depression 'dogs' in my eyes as I struggle to keep them at bay." - Greg
"Everything is dark, there is nothing to look toward or achieve now, that will ease the emptiness." - Greg
Greg
"Its not easy to control." - Audrina
Audrina
