Sensibilisation à la bipolarité par l’art en France | Clapboard

Les expressions bipolaires

Description

Les expressions bipolaires, launched in France in 2024, is a powerful and innovative campaign developed for the association toutsurlabipolarite by the creative team led by Romain Demongeot. This content-driven initiative blends digital and film media to explore the diverse manifestations of bipolar disorder as experienced and expressed by patients themselves. Central to the campaign is the compelling art piece and film Nos tempêtes bipolaires, created by French creatives Romain Demongeot, Elvire Cheret, and Gabrielle Feltain, who sought to raise public awareness about bipolarity through a unique artistic lens. By translating patients’ personal quotes into various artistic expressions—paintings, sounds, and videos—the campaign encourages viewers to recognize and empathize with the symptoms of bipolar disorder in an accessible and emotionally resonant way. The artistry fosters a deeper understanding and invites meaningful dialogue around mental health, emphasizing inclusivity and compassion for those affected. The campaign’s digital presence, hosted on toutsurlabipolarite.com, offers an immersive experience where all artist interpretations are showcased, providing valuable educational resources about symptoms, treatments, and support networks. This approach merges creativity and communication to challenge stigma and inspire community engagement, positioning Les expressions bipolaires as both an artistic and social intervention within the health sector. By leveraging multimedia storytelling, the campaign extends its reach, aiming to connect with diverse audiences and promote a more informed, empathetic perspective on bipolar disorder in France and beyond.

Credits

Client

toutsurlabipolarite

Agency

romain demongeot

Production House

Studio calembourg

Art Director

Romain Demongeot / Elvire Cheret / Gabrielle Feltain

Copywriter

Romain demongeot

Photographer

Alessandro Clemenza

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