• I am seeking ALL types of people 18+ (younger with parental permission) in the Hudson Valley/New York Metropolitan area who currently struggle, have overcome, or those that have an underlying medical condition that has caused mental illness.

• Specifically those whose body's have been affected by the illness.

• People with character. Real individuals, not necessarily models you may see on fancy billboards. I want to see the real authentic human that you are. 

• Seeking, but not limited to:

  • Trans men and women​

    • Do you have scars from any transition surgeries?​

    • Are you comfortable with being life casted topless?

  • LGBTQ+

    • How has your sexuality affected your mental wellbeing?

  • Breast cancer survivors

    • How as it affected your mental wellbeing?

    • Are your breasts removed, nipples ​tattooed, scarring?

    • Are you comfortable with being life casted topless?

  • Eating disorders

    • Are you currently struggling? ​

  • Self harm

    • Do your scars tell a story?

  • PTSD

    • Sexual assault survivors ​

      • Are you comfortable with being life casted in the nude? This is optional*

    • War veterans 

      • Has your body been affected by your time serving our country?​

  • OCD

    • Excessive washing leading to problems with skin​, etc.

  • Skin disorders

    • How it has affected your mental wellbeing

  • Any underlying medical condition that has had an impact on your body leading to struggles with mental illness. 

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Please do consider sharing your story even if you do not want to be life casted. I will be compiling many experiences to be included in the exhibit program and photo book.