The final self-portraits of schizophrenic artist Bryan Charnley.

The final self-portraits of schizophrenic artist Bryan Charnley.

Bryan Charnley (1949–1991) was a British artist best known for his Self-Portrait Series. This series consists of paintings that intimately and disturbingly explore his experiences with schizophrenia. Created in 1991, the series was completed in the months leading up to Charnley’s suicide and serves as a visual record of his mental decline. It is regarded as a powerful commentary on mental illness, exploring both the personal and artistic consequences of the condition.