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  • Reflective

    Understanding Bipolar Disorder in China Through Visual and Cultural Perspectives In exploring the intersection of bipolar disorder and cultural perspectives, I have come to realise how profoundly mental health is influenced by societal attitudes, beliefs, and values. In my project, I am aim to improve understanding of bipolar disorder in China, Through research, interviews, and…

  • Next Step: Keep Working on Blue and Red Paper

    I wanted to optimise my second intervention and present it in an exhibition. In the second intervention, I invited two bipolar patients from the forum to represent two types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. I selected examples from the forum posts that describe everyday challenges common among people with bipolar…

  • Summary and Feedback For Intervention 2

    Summary Now I am certain that showing the public how bipolar disorder affects everyday life allows for a better understanding of bipolar. For people with bipolar disorder, emotional breakdowns aren’t a choice. Even simple daily activities can cause patients to experience tremendous emotional strain, psychological tension, and a loss of emotional control. These responses are…

  • Intervention 2: Visualise

    In this intervention makes the abstract inner world tangible and visible by visualising emotions and feelings by presenting the emotions and dilemmas of bipolar disorder verbally and visually. I created a poster to make imperceptible emotions ‘visible’ through words, making abstract emotions and inner conflicts visible and helping the audience to better understand and feel…

  • Is It Possible to Connect Bipolar and Creativity

    I’ve been doing research on bipolar disorder for the past few weeks, and it’s given me a more comprehensive understanding of this mental illness.There is one point that I discussed with tutor sasha Before: because bipolar disorder can stimulate the desire to create. Throughout history, there have been many artists with bipolar disorder who have…