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As a high school student, things can get tough- especially with school, socializing, and everything in between. One thing that keeps me and other people in line is music- it cultivates a sense of tranquility and peace when there are stressful times, and overall opens a whole new state of mind that seems magical for […]

To further delve into the minds of young, struggling students in high school, Yejin tried to create another version of her previous piece on educational mental health by incorporating a black-and-white pen style. The upper-half of the drawing portrays the anxiety and stress students go through before an exam, which is shown to be connected

To approach a new direction of psychology and art, I created a piece depicting how youth affects your older self. In this piece, a little girl is shown in black and white, smiling as an array of bubbles surround her, with some containing memories of childhood that shaped who she became. Her present self is

As the years go by, I believe the mental health of students in Korea is declining at an alarming rate. With the unbearable stress that pressures these students, this causes students to feel trapped or unsafe in school-related environments. But since this is so normalized and stigmatized in Korea, the probability of youth seeking for

In this piece, Yejin wanted to acknowledge the different mental illnesses that plague society today, specifically DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). This artwork depicts the different personas that are a part of this woman, highlighted in the empty puzzle pieces of her face. The cracked mirror at the bottom that shows a reflection of herself has

Hello! I elected to write my first post about regret. This is something everyone has dealt with at least once in their lives. The photo I sent you in this email was the cover art for my penultimate album. The premise of it is summarized in both the project name and my stage alias. My

As a resident of South Korea, Yejin Kee is familiar with the popularity and prominence of the entertainment industry- specifically influencers and k-pop idols. Although they are widely loved and praised by the public, Yejin has noticed many instances in which these celebrities seemed to suffer under the stigmatizing pressure society has placed on them.

Sara Hess is based in San Diego, California. She is a muralist and illustrator working with saturated colors and handwritten text. While simultaneously serving as a personal therapeutic process, Hess’ work aims to speak personally to those struggling with their sense of identity and self-worth, offering hope through the practice of gratitude and the reiteration