For art’s sake
A
rt offers both the creator
and consumer a unique
opportunity to tap into
some of life’s biggest
questions, allowing us
to reflect on ourselves and our own
experiences, as well as the world
around us. But, more than just that,
art is good for us. So good for us,
in fact, that researchers from the
University of Gloucestershire found
that art therapy courses have the
power to significantly improve our
wellbeing, even for those with very
complex needs.
Mental health is at the core of
human experiences, and it comes as
no surprise that these themes crop
up across all mediums. From the
traditional to the 21st century, and
one that blends the two together, here
we put five different artforms under
the spotlight, and speak to artists
at the top of their game about what
makes their medium so suited to
talking about mental health.
Continues >>>It’s not always easy to talk
about our mental health.
But ever since the first
cave person put chalk to
stone, we’ve been finding
original and creative ways
to express the things that
words just can’t quite say.
Here, we speak to five
artists to find out how they
weave their experiences
into the fabric of their workWriting | Kathryn Wheeler