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Favianna Rodriguez, 2021, Digital image 

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This artwork represents countless ways on how each individuals mind works while also uplifting neurodiversity people. Neurodiversity relates to mental health because these individuals often deal with anxiety, depression, etc.-Kimberly Bonilla

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George Frederick Watts, 1886, Oil on Canvas

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Watts' artwork serves as a representation of mental health by showing a person who is having difficulty maintaining their composure. As viewers, we are able to empathize with the person in the picture.- Kimberly Bonilla

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Gwenn Seemel, 2021, Acrylic on panel, 20x10 inches

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The artwork is relevant to the exhibition's topic because, in my opinion, the traffic light symbolizes the range of emotions we experience during the day. Emotions and mental health are connected because emotions can make it harder to express oneself.- Kimberly Bonilla

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The picture addresses identity issues, which makes it relevant to mental health. In addition, the person who is tied appears to be experiencing desperation, as seen by the "spirit" leaving and the words "help" and "free me" being marked.- Kimberly Bonilla

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George Segal, United States, 1965, Installation Art

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The art represents the experience of elders who are often forgotten and placed in nursing homes. Where a lack of will and purpose descend and can unfortunately lead to depression as they face their final days. -Marlene Reyes

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Auguste Rodin, 1883, France, Bronze Sculpture

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This sculpture symbolizes the weight that people carry, often unseen by others. The emotional and mental strain can be overwhelming, and when these burdens go unnoticed, they can lead to tragic consequences. -Marlene Reyes

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Jean‐Michael Basquiat, 1981, Acrylic and Oilstick 

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This artwork captures the overwhelming nature of the human mind. The eyes reflect a deep restlessness, while the mouth conveys a sense of pain. It showcases the internal conflict with itself. In today’s world, many individuals face struggles that leave them uneasy, often leading to unfortunate outcomes. -Marlene Reyes

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This art piece represents the traumatic experience of loss, as well as the emotional and psychological response that takes place when women experience a miscarriage. The idea of being a mother is a profound desire for many women since childhood. For some women, children can bring a sense of fulfillment by creating or adding to the family which can be taken away by a miscarriage. The feeling as if a piece of the soul is stripped off raw fully, leaving you with nothing but your existence. -Marlene Reyes

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Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch, 1889 Oil color and essence over black chalk on pink laid paper,25 5/8x 19 5/16

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This artwork shows where many individuals with severe mental health issues end up living. This artwork relates to the exhibition's topic because many patients who have to live here suffer from mental health issues that prevent them for being able to function in society. -Anthony Robinson

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This art piece represents the highs and lows that a person with bipolar disorder experiences. The person surfing shows the person riding a wave of emotions trying to control the rage. The dark pupil is the misery that this disorder bring on the individual.-Anthony Robinson

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Etienne Esquirol 1838 Wellcome Collection

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Many people are dealing with life altering mental illness t conditions. Many of them end up having to be placed in restraints to protect them for harming themselves and others. The person in the drawing has been placed in a strait jacket for his own protection.-Anthony Robinson

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A patient looks though the peephole at a psychiatric hospital.

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A patient looks though the peephole at a psychiatric hospital.

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Mental Health is a global issue that touches each corner of the world. In this artwork a patients from Bujumbura, Burundi Africa peeps though a peephole from his room. Due to lack of resources many mental patients go untreated.-Anthony Robinson

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Jacob Lawrence, 1950, Health Series, Hillside Hospital in Queens, New York 

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The painting above represents the despair of Jacob Lawrence, he willingly checked himself into Hillside Hospital in 1949, where he rested for 11 months. - Qwinton Jones

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Louis Le Brocquy, 1951, National Gallery of Ireland

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In this painting Le Brocquy represents a family that seems to be located in a concrete bunker, but the father sitting in the back has a depressed body language. This shows a psychological distress. - Qwinton Jones

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Juan Gris, 1921, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland

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The painting symbolizes a sad clown figure, that resonates with Gris's own struggles with depression. - Qwinton Jones

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Unknown maker, 1940-1970, Science Museum Group 

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This art depicts how mental health patients were locked away in rooms. Different keys are attached to the leather belt. - Elizabeth Saulter

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Campion, Francois, approx. 1615-1681 [1663], Wellcome Collection

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The heads of women reforged in a workshop

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The heads of women reforged in a workshop

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The picture seems to depict men trying to figure women's emotions and how they think. -Elizabeth Saulter

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The art picture shows a woman with her hands on her head dealing with the mental stress of dealing with schoolwork. - Elizabeth Saulter

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An old man diagnosed as suffering from senile dementia

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An old man diagnosed as suffering from senile dementia

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The art piece shows a man diagnosed with senile dementia. His expression shows he doesn't notice anything or anyone around him. - Elizabeth Saulter

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"Distortion” explores the “Y” theme through the lens of a “Why ask Y?” inquiry. It uses found objects and collage to question societal issues, particularly regarding women's safety and the reasons behind artistic creation. - David Soliz

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I love this piece of art. The eyes and the mouths, in the black cloud, are the social anxiety: they represent the fear of constantly being judged, talked about, laughed at, and watched. Our brains create this reality in our heads that is not real. - David Soliz

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The smile is painted on the duct tape, representing this false appearance we wear signifying that we are “okay” because we are smiling. That’s what most people will assume: why would anyone with such a beautiful and bright smile have anything to be sad about? - David Soliz

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People diagnosed with Schizophrenia tend to self-medicate to quiet the voices in their head. At the bottom of the painting is a profile of a face, formed in pill bottles. The pill bottles are colorful to symbolize the last bit of sanity those medications may be offering them. - David Soliz

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George Segal, 1991, FDR Memorial, Washington, D.C.

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The sculpture above represents the hardship and the experience of American citizens who suffered from hunger during the Great Depression. At this time the citizens were affected by the falter of the economy.- Qwinton Jones