Conceptual drawing of a face divided to represent stigma of mental illness

Conceptual drawing of a face divided to represent stigma of mental illness

Prompt

Drawing based on theme of the stigma of mental illness, here’s an idea: ### **Concept: Breaking Free from Stigma** You can depict a **person’s face divided into two halves**: - **One half** of the face is covered by a mask. The mask represents the act of hiding their mental struggles due to fear of judgment. This half can be shadowy, with cracks on the mask showing the person’s inner turmoil trying to break through. - **The other half** of the face is uncovered, and the expression is more open and vulnerable. Here, the person is releasing **butterflies** or **birds** from their hand, symbolizing freedom, healing, and breaking free from the chains of stigma. The butterflies or birds can have vibrant colors, representing hope and renewal. Around the head, you could show **chains or thorns** on the masked side, representing the stigma, while the uncovered side has rays of light or soft clouds, showing liberation and self-acceptance. This drawing would be a powerful visual of the inner