I’m literally shaking as I write this… So here it is… I am announcing my first exhibition to date, titled ‘Comfort in Chaos’.
As many of you may know, I have been quite public with my mental health struggles. I was diagnosed with Depression at an early age, and later, Anxiety and Panic Disorder. My constant struggle has brought on feelings of detachment, suicidal ideation and most of all, self-sabotage. My exhibition ‘Comfort in Chaos’ is my first major step in confronting myself and is a visual & written interpretation of my own self-discovery.
The day I purchased my camera was one I’ll never forget. I used it to film myself shaving my father’s head when he was admitted to a drug & alcohol clinic in Dandenong. This sparked the first of many intense and life-changing moments I shared with my camera. My love for photography and film is immeasurable. It’s something I’ve never experienced with any other endeavor and I feel that it is my place in the world. As difficult as it is to admit, if I didn’t have my camera, I wouldn’t be here today.
‘Comfort in Chaos’ depicts my personal struggles with mental health, in photo form and written form. I set out to create this exhibit as a personal survival goal for my loved ones and myself. I struggled with many inner demons while creating this exhibit and at times it was the one thing that kept my head above water. The photos from this exhibit are from my home city Melbourne and my travels in San Francisco, which represent two defining moments in my life.
‘Comfort in Chaos’ is me in my most honest and purest form and I am proud to share it with you.
