Bethlem Art Fair 2021: Call out for artwork
Work by Karta Kaur Bethlem Art Fair 2021: Call out for artwork Bethlem Gallery invites artists, patients, service users, staff and volunteers connected to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to contribute up to 3 artworks to the Bethlem Art Fair 2021 that will be open from 27th November – 23rd December. We plan to […]
‘Think like a film maker’ – Tips for delivering online workshops
Peer Led Conversations Since the start of the pandemic, so many forms of learning have had to go online meaning a steep learning curve for those not used to working via video link. And despite lots of things starting to open up again, it seems that online workshops are here to stay. So in order […]
Artist Beth Hopkins on self-binding directives through making
Artist Beth Hopkins on self-binding directives through making A new study by researchers from Mental Health and Justice‘s ‘Supporting Advance Directives’ workstream, in partnership with the charity Bipolar UK, has explored how people living with bipolar disorder feel about the idea of a ‘self-binding directive’ which could provide people with a means of giving instructions to clinicians […]
Tending to care 2021
A one-day programme of outdoor events open to service users and staff at the Bethlem Royal Hospital – Tuesday 20th July – 11am – 4pm
Artist of the month: Esther Maxwell-Orumbie
Esther Maxwell Orumbie, Unnamed, 2019 In this new blog series we will explore the work of a Bethlem Gallery artist each month, starting with featured artist Esther Maxwell-Orumbie. Maxwell-Orumbie uses linocut printing, drawing and textiles to create works. She explores ideas of displacement and mental health, how we adapt culturally and socially to new countries, and the impact […]
Viewfinders Toolkit by Sue Morgan
Viewfinder example with drawing by Sue Morgan Artist Sue Morgan has created a toolkit exploring how to work with light and colour, and look in new ways at the views through your windows. Please download Sue’s toolkit HERE You will need:*Coloured acetate or coloured cellophane (thinner & more fiddly to use, certainly with a viewfinder, but useful to […]