1 in 10

My design, 1 in 10, is inspired by the documentary Endo What, which highlights the struggles of living with endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 people. The artwork uses the image of a pyramid to represent the hierarchical healthcare system that continues to overlook and dismiss women’s health needs. At the base of the pyramid are the voices of those affected by endometriosis, often ignored or misdiagnosed by medical professionals. As the pyramid narrows, it symbolizes how limited attention, resources, and support are allocated to conditions like endometriosis, despite their widespread impact. Through this design, I aim to shed light on how the healthcare system perpetuates these inequities and to advocate for a system that better addresses women’s reproductive health needs and amplifies their voices.

Lighting Strike

My design, Lighting Strike, visually represents the profound and unrelenting pain caused by endometriosis, a condition that affects millions but often remains invisible. Sometimes the pain can strike you like a lighting bolt out of nowhere. It embodies the internal suffering that many with the condition experience The design captures not just the physical pain but the emotional toll, highlighting the frustration, isolation, and hopelessness that often accompany the disorder. In the documentary Below the Belt, viewers follow patients who face uncertainty about their future, enduring countless medical appointments, misdiagnoses, and the absence of clear answers.

Harriet the Hopeful

Harriet the Hopeful depicts a uterus affected by endometriosis, emphasizing the growth and overproduction of cells. I created this design because I believe there is always hope. Although there is still much progress to be made in supporting those affected by this condition including my own personal journey I remain optimistic. Through education and awareness, I hope that one day endometriosis will no longer be a taboo subject, but rather something that can be openly discussed through art and film.

Fires In the Uterus

The design Fires in the Uterus depicts the physical and mental struggles of endometriosis, drawing on themes from Endo What? and Below the Belt. The internal fire represents the intense physical pain, while the figure within the flames symbolizes the mental toll—exhaustion, isolation, and the emotional strain of living with a condition often ignored by the medical system. This artwork highlights how the constant fight for recognition and care exacerbates the mental burden of endometriosis, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and systemic change.