Darreon Carbin: Undiagnosed
Artist Statement
Undiagnosed is a series of self-portraits that explores my journey with mental health struggles. With this project, I wanted to provide visual representations of my feelings living with depression and social anxiety. During the fall semester of 2021, I struggled the hardest with my mental health and I decided to use art to heal myself and express my feelings.
With the state of the world and a global pandemic, it is important to take care of oneself and make mental health a priority. Many students may have felt or feel the same way as I and struggle alone. With this project, I hope to make the topic of mental health less taboo, bring awareness to things like depression and anxiety, and inspire artistic outlets.
About the Project
- Title of Work: Undiagnosed
- Medium: four 28' x 42' photographs
- Student's Name: Darreon Carbin
- Major: Art
- Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2023
- Hometown: St. Louis, MO, United States
- Student's Mentor: Joe Johnson
- Mentor's Department: Art
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Linda Blockus
Nicely done! Great artist's video too!
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Darreon Carbin
Thank you!
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Destyni Dickerson
Voting for Darreon Carbib
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Darlene Davis
As usual, I am amazed at the relevancy and social and cultural significance of your work. I am over the top proud of you and super glad to be your "grandie".
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Darreon Carbin
Thank you so much! I love you!
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Tammy Phillips
You are so talented! Continue doing what you love!
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Darreon Carbin
Thank you so much!
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Byron Phillips
Very well done! Keep making us proud Cuz!
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Darreon Carbin
Thank you!
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Ronald Bobo
Great job, Darreon!
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Ronald Bobo
Proud of you! Great job!
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Ronald Bobo
Proud of you! Great job!
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Darreon Carbin
Thank you so much!
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Susan Dunn
Excellent work Darreon !!
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Darreon Carbin
Thank you!
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Karen Phillips
An amazing thought provoking artist!
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Tokyo Vann
amazing
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Rosemarie Hauck
Excellent presentation. So proud if you.
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Christene Johnson
Great execution of very common struggle for many these days..
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Chelsea ruffins
Amazing photos Darreon, this is a new era of photography.
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Kaleb Lowe
Amazinh
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Dennisha carbin
Nothing short of amazing, I'm so proud of you!! Great job !
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Kim Scales
Great job! Thank you for being transparent.
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Brenda Powe
Powerful, creative & expressive photography! I'm very proud of you, Darreon! Your art will touch many. I'm also impressed with your verbal articulation of your work. ❣️ Auntie Brenda
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Thomas Relerford
So dope! So inspiring! Keep doing your thing cousin!
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V. Nicholas
Darreon,
I loved hearing you explain your photos. Keep up the good work!
Auntie Vanita
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Faith Sandler
Proud of who you are and what you have created, Darreon. To be seen and heard takes contemplation and courage. Both qualities come through in your photographs and your commentary. Bravo!
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Esther Pruett
thanks for sending
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Karina Arango
Thank you for sharing your art, creativity and humanity with the world. You and your art are incredible and real.
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Julia Muller
Thank you.
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Debra Kennard
Thank you, Darreon, for sharing so much of yourself. Your art is a beautiful conversation with the world and we're so lucky to have you in it. Keep creating!
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KL
Darreon-
Thank you for your powerful art. It bears witness to our common humanity. Keep creating. Keep healing. Keep sharing.
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