RAVEN GORDON

I use my pieces to explore the ideas of how having a mental disorder can feel if it was presented physically. I do this though using color illustrations that have been exaggerated to show how it effects the person in their everyday lives. How people view these mentally can be different depending on the person, some can feel as if they are competing for control of their body while others can feel like there’s a dark force following them around. I do this to help encourage people to speak up and reach out for the help they need. Within the black community, mental health isn’t taken seriously resulting with it being shown as a trait if weakness or being lazy. I make my pieces to give people to have the opportunity have this discussion on why it is something of importance and should be taken seriously.


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"Headache" Prismacolor Pencils - 23 x 34 in

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"Helping Hand" Prismacolor Pencils - 18 x 24 in

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"Panic Room" Prismacolor Pencils - 18 x 24 in