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This is my version of the more popular ( ; ) mark. A paper clip is a very simple innovation. It is just a twisted metal but it can keep things together (not permanently though, but still). I even had a paper clip tattoo to remind myself every day that “I should keep things together”. For me, it symbolizes life more because it has a starting point and an end point. There is also direction of movement that can depict how people live their lives. Can be from outside going in, or being in touch with what is inside and slowly discovering the world outside.
In this series, I would like to visualize the most common mental illnesses and disorders a lot of people, especially the youth, are facing right now. Through these minimalist illustrations, I hope to promote awareness and understanding of the alarming problem.
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#2
Depression
Final score:
176points
PyroarRanger 7 years ago
So accurate, it's like you're alone in the world... I struggle with it daily, and this is perfect
#3
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Final score:
134points
Bored Fox 7 years ago
All OCD patients are not obssessed of organizing things. Their obsessions can be towards something else, for example collecting something. For example some hoarders are OCD patients. But I understand that it is difficult to express the diversity of OCD with just one simple art picture.
#4
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Final score:
130points
#5
Bipolar Disorder
Final score:
118points
Megan Rogge 7 years ago
reflects the duality of my sense of self...literally two different people depending on where I am on the roller coaste
#6
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Final score:
96points
DaisyAppreciation 7 years ago
This one speaks to me. The one normal paper clip surrounded by the stranger ones on all sides: it's like the strange ideas talking to the one in the middle
#8
Substance Abuse
Final score:
84points
PyroarRanger 7 years ago
It's like the paperclips are drugs, and they're coming out of a container of drugs
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Zori the degu 7 years ago
I think you're obsessed with paper clips, sir. But both your project and your tattoo are great!
Load More Replies... Full Name 7 years ago
Quite often projects like this don't translate that well to people who don't already know what it would feel like, but I think your paper clips work. Also, your write up managed to get your point across in a factual manner instead of the usual style where people come across as whiney emo a******s crying for attention. I'm very impressed.
eleven's eggos 7 years ago
This is really inspiring, because I deal with depression and anxiety on the daily. I find this to be comforting, to know that I'm not alone in my troubles and I know that there are other people out there that are dealing with the things I am too. The paper clip perspective is gorgeous, the way you thought of the meaning is amazing, and I'm going to copy you (if you don't mind, of course) and get a paper clip tattoo. Thank you so much for this, I appreciate this very much :)
Zori the degu 7 years ago
I think you're obsessed with paper clips, sir. But both your project and your tattoo are great!
Load More Replies... Full Name 7 years ago
Quite often projects like this don't translate that well to people who don't already know what it would feel like, but I think your paper clips work. Also, your write up managed to get your point across in a factual manner instead of the usual style where people come across as whiney emo a******s crying for attention. I'm very impressed.
eleven's eggos 7 years ago
This is really inspiring, because I deal with depression and anxiety on the daily. I find this to be comforting, to know that I'm not alone in my troubles and I know that there are other people out there that are dealing with the things I am too. The paper clip perspective is gorgeous, the way you thought of the meaning is amazing, and I'm going to copy you (if you don't mind, of course) and get a paper clip tattoo. Thank you so much for this, I appreciate this very much :)
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