Editorial Illustration for an Article about Cotard Syndrome.
Cotard Syndrome is a rare mental illness which leads patients to believe they are dead, fading, or non-existent. Those experiencing this delusion are unable to respond emotionally to loved-ones or once sentimental objects. The concept behind this image is rooted in the notion of distorted reality. The omission of the woman’s body brings to light the concept that patients feel as though they are physically fading. The fractured shapes encompassing the female figure contrast more organic shapes surrounding the male figure: This suggests that there are two realities at play, illuminating the difference between the characters’ perceptions.
