Distress 

"Distress" is a painting by 20th-century artist Michael C. Hayes, depicting a large, distorted human head with a smaller figure perched on top. The larger figure is screaming, seemingly in pain, with its hand covering one eye. This unsettling image is likely a symbolic representation of mental anguish, perhaps illustrating the burden of carrying another's weight. The smaller figure, a darker silhouette, contributes to the overall atmosphere of unease, drawing attention to the exaggerated expression of the larger figure and the unsettling nature of the artwork. "Distress" is a powerful visual commentary on the complexities of human emotion and the potential for overwhelming mental hardship.