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Josie's Room, December, 2023, 35mm

In this self-portrait, I'm captured alongside my cluttered room, my face obscured by my hands. The disorder that exists all around me is a reflection of inner turmoils and the unpredictability that comes with mental health issues, while the act of covering the face suggests a desire to both confront and conceal the messy realities within. However, this condition also contains a profound beauty that exhibits the depth and complexity of the human experience. It connects to the theme of "Beautifully Unorganized," by capturing the beauty found in the chaos of everyday life and embracing imperfections.