• Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad
  • Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad

Dana Stirling Why Am I Sad

In Why Am I Sad, Dana Stirling embarks on an exploration of the complex interplay between mental health and artistic expression in associative, poetic photographs. »Growing up, I spent most of my time in my room, wherein loneliness pervaded both within and beyond its walls. Family failed to provide solace; instead, it became a source of stress, anxiety, and a prevailing sadness. Often unspoken in my family, my mother’s battle with clinical depression cast a shadow that took years to fully comprehend.« Through navigating her own emotions, the project assumes a broader cultural ignificance, transcending personal narratives to engage with universal discourse on mental health. The visual diary becomes a testament to the transformative power of art, revealing layers of vulnerability, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of meaning.


Hardcover, Swiss binding with silk screen and embossed 20 × 24 cm 112 pages 60 color illustrations English Available ISBN 978-3-96900-159-2 2024

Artist:

Dana Stirling

Texts:

Dana Stirling

Design:

Kehrer Design (Nicole Gehlen)


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