Exploring Mental Health Through Artistry
Our aim is to spotlight the intricate relationship between artistry and mental health, facilitating dialogue, challenging stigmas and promoting understanding. In the 2023-2024 edition, we will be displaying the top 30 pieces in exhibition space all across Europe. We will also host a series of different online events to further shed light on the different nuances of mental health within the artistic world.
2022 winners
Muriel Treille
Squid in a wheelchair
It started as an art school exercise: I drew an antique wheelchair from observation, but couldn't simply leave it empty. So I decided to put a giant squid in it, as I really like cephalopods, intelligent but alien-looking fellows of the animal kingdom that they are. But then I've also realized that it represents me, and neurodivergence too, in a way: we need help to move through a world ill-suited to our differences, just as this squid couldn't move on land without its wheelchair.
Arvid Nilsson
Forst
Me and my dad were out walking in the forest during winter. I like the pattern created by the branches and the spots where there are no branches looks very pleasing.
Kaarin
Poppe
Only dialogue moves the minds.
The Vibrant Mind
Empowering individuals living with mental health conditions through the power of art.
This project is supported by unrestricted grants from Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Angellini Pharma.