''When I was in my early twenties I had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and the illness was quite intense. I made my 3 chess sets over long sessions often throughout the night. I used junk basically, for instance car parts, chemistry lab equipment, household items etc. I felt very manic and creative at the time. It seemed to help calm the hallucinations and other negative symptoms of my illness. Since then I have continued to sculpt, paint and make various crafts like hat making and bookbinding. I have had my paintings exhibited on a small scale. Throughout my illness, aspects of art have always helped me release the anguish and worst symptoms of my illness.'' Art and quote by Christopher Williams
Photography by Laura Kale