David C. and Lura m. Lovell Foundation Grant

2020

Toledo, Ohio

shattering stigma - the faces of mental illness

The initial art was created as self portraits by Zepf Expressive Arts clients.  Two of the portraits are famous recognizable faces, Abe Lincoln and Vincent Van Gogh.  They both suffered from mental illness.   The goal with this combination of portraits is to have you the viewers ask, “What do these faces have in common…why is Abe Lincoln and Vincent Van Gogh with these other faces?” By exploring this question, it is our hope that you the audience will discover the connection and message that anyone can be affected by mental illness.