Sisyphus, condemned to roll a boulder up a mountain each day only for it to fall back down, finds existential solace in his plight, according to Camus. Inspired by similar struggles, I explore the burdens of mental health management through a series of photos depicting Puritan-inspired boulders in Massachusetts. These stones, etched with admonishments to work harder, reflect the absurdity of modern life without the comfort of Sisyphus' resolution. My project, "Get a Job," contrasts black and white photos of these boulders with color images symbolizing the futility and emotional weight of depression and anxiety. In a society obsessed with productivity and plagued by unlivable wages, these images serve as a reflection on the relentless demands of daily life and the search for meaning within it.
