I Cope

Williams’ project I Cope confronts the frequent misrepresentation of mental health in visual media. Traditional and contemporary imagery of mental health disorders often reduces these experiences to harmful stereotypes. In response, Williams employs alternative experimental approaches to photography, including the use of medication as a substance to create imagery. This unconventional method reflects the physical and emotional impact of mental health treatment. Through fragmented and layered visuals, Williams offers viewers a more nuanced perspective on mental health disorders, encouraging a deeper reflection on the complexities often overlooked in mainstream discourse.

Abstract black and white textured surface resembling marbled patterns with swirling lines and specks.
Abstract black and white texture with powder-like substance scattered on a dark background.
Abstract image of white liquid splashing in water, forming wave-like patterns on a dark background.
Abstract texture with scattered white particles on a dark surface, resembling frost or ice patterns on glass.
Aerial view of an icy circular patch on a dark surface
Cracked clear ice disc on dark background
Abstract pattern with white speckles on a dark background, resembling a cosmic or fluid formation.
Close-up of a gray, textured surface with scattered white particles and marks.