Book of Worlds

Author/Illustrator: Natalie Milgram

Book of Worlds is a compilation of artwork conveying imaginary worlds inspired by symptoms of mental illnesses. Research and subsequent artistic exploration of eating disorders, bipolar spectrum disorders, and trauma-related disorders resulted in the mental illness worlds of Lugelle, Polarenti, and Damon. Drawings and paintings display each world in a dedicated chapter with supporting prose. The concluding chapter discusses the artistic processes I used to conceptualize worlds and create artwork. My primary goal with this project was to create captivating and imaginative works of art which evoke intense feelings from viewers. While Book of Worlds does not serve to educate people on mental health topics, I do hope the presence of mental illness research and associated artwork within world chapters sparks mental health discussions among the public.