Active Room_Yellow

‘Active Room_Yellow’ focuses on the subconscious, capturing the effects of solitude and isolation. The corner of the room becomes a focal point, a safe place to have an outward view. 
The hand drawn metaphorical framework shows an analytical form of isolation. The framework represents the positive effects of medication which help to limit manic thoughts and emotions, thus signifying safety and protection. The image is combined with a physical sculptural layer extending the room into the viewers’ gaze and at the same time offering multiple viewpoints into the image. I am interested in how photography can explore and show what is unseen. 
Using performative photography, and combining physical movement, helps illustrate the effects of medication as a visual metaphor. This process creates images that explore viewing through multiple lenses in different ways. The refraction of light and movement breakdown thought and time. In using photographic, gestural and sculptural elements, I believe these methods and processes become effective tools to explore and examine the issues at play, creating awareness and overcoming the stigma of mental illness.