Michelle’s Artwork
Artwork created by Michelle Hammer, Founder of Schizophrenic.NYC
Michelle Hammer is a New York-based artist, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate living with schizophrenia. Through her art, Michelle gives viewers a glimpse into the vibrant, chaotic, and often overwhelming experience of having a busy, neurodivergent mind.
Her pieces are designed to keep the eye moving—there is no single focal point, no place to rest. Instead, the viewer is drawn into a constant visual flow that mirrors Michelle’s internal world. Every color, line, and pattern is intentional, representing the ever-shifting thoughts and emotions of living with schizophrenia. Her work doesn’t whisper—it demands to be seen, just like the message behind it.
This art is more than aesthetic—it’s a challenge to stigma, an invitation to empathy, and a raw expression of lived experience. For Michelle, creating is not just a passion; it’s a form of communication and advocacy. It’s how she transforms the misunderstood into the unforgettable.
