why am I sad book
Hardcover
Swiss binding with silk screen and embossed
20 × 24 cm
112 pages 60 color illustrations
ISBN 978-3-96900-159-22024
why am I sad?
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A photobook by Dana Stirling exploring mental health and depression through
still life photography. It’s estimated that almost 280 million people
worldwide live with depression. Among this staggering number, this book
unveils the personal narrative of just one of them—me. As a child of
immigrants, I found myself living in a duality that often left me feeling
like an outsider in both worlds. I was a cultural chameleon, navigating the
ever-shifting boundaries of identity. Amidst the cacophony of conflicting
cultures, there was a profound sense of isolation, a feeling of not quite
belonging to either place. Photography emerged as my sanctuary, a medium
through which I could articulate the unspoken turmoil within. However, even
as my lens captured moments of beauty, the weight of sadness lingered, a
constant companion hovering at the edge of every frame. Why Am I Sad is a
personal exploration through the shadows of melancholy, unfolded in vivid
still life photography that celebrates and challenges the notion of beauty
and sadness. I extend an invitation to delve into this narrative—a
narrative woven with threads of family legacy of mental health, cultural
identity, and the relentless pursuit of self-understanding. Each photograph
serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of human emotion—a testament
to the resilience of the human spirit. Behind each photograph lies a story,
a silent echo of my mother's struggle with clinical depression—a battle
fought in the shadows, unseen yet deeply felt. Her pain became intertwined
with my own, shaping the contours of my journey through sadness. Through
the lens of my camera, I invite you to join me on this introspective
odyssey, where every image is a step closer to understanding the enigma of
sadness.
A photobook by Dana Stirling exploring mental health and depression through
still life photography. It’s estimated that almost 280 million people
worldwide live with depression. Among this staggering number, this book
unveils the personal narrative of just one of them—me. As a child of
immigrants, I found myself living in a duality that often left me feeling
like an outsider in both worlds. I was a cultural chameleon, navigating the
ever-shifting boundaries of identity. Amidst the cacophony of conflicting
cultures, there was a profound sense of isolation, a feeling of not quite
belonging to either place. Photography emerged as my sanctuary, a medium
through which I could articulate the unspoken turmoil within. However, even
as my [read more...]
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