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Art and Health CV

I pursued a number of careers until 1990 when I was forced to give up my work by the onset of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This enabled me to take up my passion, art. My purpose is for my work to be a touchstone for others, and my interests lie in the therapeutic aspects gained by art.

Jan 26 2004 Showcase - artwork and projects, ’ Say Aah’, Art and Health Conference, The Corn Exchange, Brighton
Dec 7-14 2003 Canvas Charity Art Event, donation of artwork for Childrens Fire & Burns Unit and Brighton Lifeline Humanitarian Aid, Brighton
Dec 2003 Open House, Hove, % from sales donated to Hospice Martlets, Hove
Nov - May 02 Art and Health Project (Self-development) Research and development of artwork relating to health issues, linked with mentoring scheme and art therapist. Supported by South East Arts.
2002-3 Voluntary work, providing illustrations (from 1995-98 artwork) for ‘Speak Out’, Survivors Network Newsletters, Brighton
2000-1 Voluntary, set up and facilitated ‘Rehabilitation Art Workshops’ programme for M.E. sufferers, Hove
1999 Voluntary work with Brighton Health Promotion Unit, assistance with ideas for activities in ‘Mental Health Resource Pack’.
Jan 1999 ‘A personal journey through M.E.’ exhibition promoting Art and Health, Hove Library, Hove.
1999 Voluntary assistance, creative woodwork workshops, Care Co-op, Brighton
May 1999 ‘A personal journey through M.E.’ exhibition, Open House, Hove, Brighton Festival.
Nov 1998 ‘Seeing wood for the trees’, exhibition connecting feelings and landscape, with Brighton Health Promotion Unit, Brighton Library (Mental Health Week)
1996 Illustrations, including cover for book on dyslexia, ‘Four Times Harder’, Miranda Preston, Quest Publishing.