making sense of my world
by artist Helen Shaddock

ED#1 – Eat your heart out

artEDition Curated art, stories and writing Eat your heart out I painted this plain white plate with blue porcelain paint and the phrase “eat your heart out” as a nod/“f-you” to the eating disorders that have followed me through my life. I believe the phrase fits well with the theme of recovery, in beating the […]

ED#1 – 9 origami cranes

artEDition Curated art, stories and writing 9 origami cranes When I was a child I used to love folding origami cranes… there was something satisfying and slightly magical about creating a recognisable form from a blank sheet of paper. Working through the familiar steps relaxed my mind and body.    Later in life I learned […]

Helen’s Story profiled by Medical Research Foundation

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery Helen’s Story profiled by Medical Research Foundation The Medical Research Foundation have featured my story on their website and through their social media channels.  Find out more here: https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/support-us/real-life-stories/helen https://www.instagram.com/p/DDM8_fkP3xk/

ED#1 – Editorial

artEDition Curated art, stories and writing Editorial From the beginning it’s been my intention that artED is a community. A place where people come together to share their experiences of eating distress, neurodivergence, and mental health through art. So, it’s with real pleasure that I can now share with you the inaugural artEDition­­­— a new […]