These works are aimed at everyone who is dealing with the topic of mental health—be it in their own life, in their social circle, or in a professional context. They are intended to be an invitation to those who believe they are alone with their mental health challenges, and at the same time, an appeal to those who still underestimate the issue. I would like to contribute to the normalization and openness of dealing with mental health.

Once upon a time there was little Melissa sitting on her godmother's terrace. She was so small that she can hardly remember it. Armed with a pen and paper, she set herself the challenge of painting Donald Duck. Her godmother, a painter herself, saw a certain potential and gave her a taster course in a children's studio for her next birthday, not knowing that this gesture would shape a person's entire life.

Painting has always been a constant in her life. She painted in various children's and youth studios and art schools and tried out many different things.

At this point I would like to say a big thank you to my godmother and my parents, who always supported me in what not only reflected my strengths but also my heart.