For this project I intend to explore the history of mental asylums, particularly in 1960. I analyse the patients of such mental institutes and compare them to people suffering from similar disabilities in modern day. From this research, I intend to produce a set of images and supporting text that work together to challenge the ideologies of psychology from the 1960's. In particular I will touch upon how people effected by these mental illnesses were treated by family, neighbours and the media. From first look into researching this theme I have already come across painter Richard Dadd, and the film 'Sybil' which should help me to begin further research.

I will use this blog to present my the my finding via Primary and Secondary research. I will also use it to conclude what I have found and how I will apply it to my practice.

Friday, 21 February 2014

Fear of Being Mentally Ill (2012)



This video was particularly interesting to be because it was unlike anything i'd seen before in relation to my project and 100% out of the box. The use of the silhouette - like the previous video - made reference to a person but didn't give away any hint of identity. The overlaying eye and mouth are very surreal and make links to mental illness through the idea's of body dismorphia. 

 The video is very linear and the visuals don't change much apart from the puzzle pieces deteriorating from the head. However the voiceover adds insight to the mental illness and gives the whole video another dimension. 
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