HIDDEN ART/HIDDEN STORIES

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Hidden Art, Hidden Stories

100 self-portraits. 100 hidden artworks. 100 hidden stories.

Hidden Art, Hidden Stories is a public art initiative by London-based artist Marc Craig, aiming to explore the often unspoken aspects of our mental health journeys. In this project, Marc has created 100 self-portraits on old, damaged photographs, each uniquely transformed into a piece of art. These portraits are discreetly placed around London, waiting to be discovered by passersby.

On the back of each framed portrait, finders will notice a QR code accompanied by a thought-provoking question:

“If you could give your mental health journey a voice, what would it say?”

By scanning the QR code, individuals are invited to share their anonymous reflections, contributing to a collective archive of unseen experiences. This growing collection aims to shed light on the shared, yet often hidden, struggles we face, fostering a sense of connection and understanding within the community.

The project emphasizes the importance of anonymity to encourage genuine expression. Participants are advised to use pseudonyms or alter egos if they wish to be quoted, ensuring their privacy while allowing their voices to be heard. Over time, these submissions may inspire further creative endeavors, integrating the shared stories into new artworks or exhibitions.

Through Hidden Art, Hidden Stories, Marc Craig invites us to reflect, connect, and bring visibility to the invisible narratives that shape our mental health journeys, one hidden story at a time.