For this blog entry I chose to focus on the work Anxiety Made Visible in Photos. I chose this because it is something that I can completely understand and can relate to so when I look at the photos I can understand what they mean and the impact that they potentially have for viewers. I think that one of the first things said "just because it's not seen, doesn't mean it's not there" is an extremely important point to make when talking about metal illness to any extent and I think that the way the photos that are displayed can express this a lot.
I really enjoy how the photos have this simplicity about them and they are not to much. I think that if there was a lot happening in them it would be distracting and I think that the fact that there is this simplicity to them it works for such a complicated subject matter. I think that probably my favorite part is that each photo has a caption underneath that just fits perfectly and how that makes a statement to the viewer by saying this is what I want to be known about this photo, this is what it's like and how it feels. I think that a picture is more than capable to capture such a meaning like that but when you add words it makes a pointed statement with an accuracy that no one can deny which I feel is extremely important for this because what I felt from viewing this was that there was a want for there to be a better and wider understanding of metal illnesses like depression and anxiety, especially because they are so much more common than many realize.
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