"WHY CAN'T YOU JUST BE HAPPY?"
The stigma around mental health issues a sensitive topic. For those who deal do not struggle with it may not understand what it is like and commonly ask, "Why can't you just be happy?" It's also the same question that those who do struggle with it ask, "Why can't I just be happy?" to themselves.
The purpose of this installation is for it to be in your face, having it be very bold and almost uncomfortable. As someone who does struggle with mental health issues, and gets asked by that question. I tend to ask myself the same thing, except it cuts deeper than others could imagine because it is like trying to rediscover yourself all over again.
