Yvette Nicole Hess

#artist #writer #photography #artistparent #mentalhealth. Living in Ladismith. #Karoo. Always too flippin deep. IG: @yvette_hess

[Scene & Herd @DogsontheRunDoc]

50% of men have considered, or are considering suicide.
'Disconnected' is unscripted stories of those who have lived through the experience of suicide, shining a light on stigma and the need for connection. https://t.co/rP8V23ZNey
https://t.co/WYdVSFy5e8

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

#NewProfilePic Only I can stop Me. Learning to indulge a little. Learning to live a little... and let go a lot.
#survivor #suicidesurvivor #lifeispossible

[Scene & Herd @DogsontheRunDoc]

We are not there to tell you how to think about suicide.
We made a film to help you process the many unanswered questions.
We dont think anyone has the answers.
https://t.co/zDMljCN3jQ

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

@NdoroFilm @benzosarebad Sometimes I feel my story is not yet over. Sometimes it is like I am still on set, still filming the life, the plot, the scenes... I think the story is not yet over and I'm getting to the root of it. But I also am trying to share my understanding as it unfolds.

[Scene & Herd @DogsontheRunDoc]

When we started researching into our documentary on suicide we approached MH professionals who warned us that whatever is said on suicide there is a backlash.
We want to dispel that by encouraging conversation that many have been unable to have.

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

@DogsontheRunDoc Finally got some headway with Dr and my language. Bigger feeling than relief. Much bigger.

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

Tried to make new things - hand printed tote bags and t-shirts!
Feedback has been great so far and orders coming in. Took an opportunity to learn and it turned out great, bruised and battered - creativity won in the end. 😝
#karoo #handmade #printmaking #southafricanartist

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

@DogsontheRunDoc 🫂❤

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

I realized after you said this that I didn't even give myself a chance to see that I also have my own language. That to me is a small sense of empowerment. It is often that when the helplessness is very loud, I feel so far from everyone, especially myself. Thank you Odette

[Scene & Herd @DogsontheRunDoc]

@yvette_hess speak it out/ paint it out, it is worth the energy or those words fester and spiral.

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

Ink works on A3 paper currently included in the TAF PAPER pop up at Victoria Yards in Johannesburg 27-29 May 2022. #southafricanartist #africanartcollector #africanartist #womenartists #womeninart #ArtistOnTwitter #inkdrawing #expressive #worksonpaper

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

Going to build my own printing press and then you'll see. Watch, I'm the lady in red. #southafricanartist #womenartists #brownskin #curlygirl #african #lino #portrait #iwillmakemyself

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

Original dream catcher #livinginthekaroo #outdoors #artist #artistdiary #spiderweb

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

@DogsontheRunDoc Responding as if that is true. Being a burden. I hate it. It is so hard to talk. And when you do talk, it is as if you speak a different language. You also hope that when you speak, it changes things.

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

Alone on a pink night.

[Jude Kelly @judekellystudio]

I want to write a book. All about the politics of being a woman in the arts. So I’m hosting a series of intimate talks @RoundhouseLDN @NationalTheatre @Sadlers_Wells @The_Globe to explore the topic and I’d love to see you there. Free but please RSVP https://t.co/PYHed7ZmBZ

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

2020 was a bit of closed eyes for me.
Pastel drawing on A4 mixed media paper.
This feels familiar today.
#africanartcollector #africanart #psychoanalyticart #expressive #womeninart #mentalhealth #dissociative #innerworld

[Scene & Herd @DogsontheRunDoc]

Through our stories it is clear that due to the stigma, those who lost loved ones by suicide feel so much shame, lack of support and struggle to discuss their grief. We are looking for partners who will share the film on their platforms. #suicidebereavement #SuicideAwareness

[Scene & Herd @DogsontheRunDoc]

'You can't fix how they feel' - but we can listen #lendanear https://t.co/aOA5VZke7B

[Yvette Nicole Hess @yvette_hess]

@SustainableArts @DogsontheRunDoc perhaps a residency on disconnection, life, grief, would be a great time to expand the reach as well expand the work itself re: film. Especially as parents... your work is important!

[Sustainable Arts Foundation @SustainableArts]

Artist parents! this is the only residency (we know of) founded specifically with you in mind! deadline 5/1 https://t.co/hQYyp66lBk #artistparent #artistresidency