Mackenzie Coleman

Check on your mate

Illustration
2021
Acrylic gouache on cardboard: edited digitally
“Check on your mate” compares a game of chess to Addiction recovery through visual metaphor; pawns can make it to the end and be promoted to a stronger piece.

“‘On the Upside’ synthesizes children’s games and activities with mental disorders to parallel the resilience of kids with the coping abilities of young adults.”

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Check on your mate
Check on your mate

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Mackenzie Coleman

Illustration

“'On the Upside' synthesizes children’s games with mental disorders to parallel the resilience of kids with the coping abilities of young adults.”