A decade after an overwhelming mental health crisis shook his family illustrator Francesco
Ciccolella stumbles upon a series of sketchbook drawings that prompt him to contemplate a world
of complex emotions. What if there¿s more to these sketches than meets the eye? ¿Between The
Lines¿ is an autobiographical visual essay that explores what it¿s like when a loved one is
caught in the grip of despair. Giving a poignant and intimate glimpse into his emotional
turmoil and coping Ciccolella weaves images and words to create a poetical meditation on
mental health and the act of drawing. Join him on this beautifully personal journey of
self-reflection.
