Crossword
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye Still thinking about the theme of recovery, I remembered that, when in hospital I would attempt the daily crossword on my laptop as a way of keeping my brain active and distracting me.
Notebook
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye I received this notebook from a friend and it reminded me of the notebook that she gave to me when I was in hospital. This had to be one of the most useful things that I had during my inpatient recovery. I used it to record […]
Lemonade
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye This is another image relating to a childhood memory of me in recovery. I was raised in a household that did not drink fizzy pop. Occasionally Mum bought a bottle of lemonade to give to some friends that would only drink carbonated drinks. However, if I […]
Shoehorn
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye I am working on the first issue of artEDition and have been thinking a lot about recovery (the topic of the issue). As I put my shoes on today I realised that the shoehorn that I now use is an object I associate with my recovery […]
2025 Wall calendar
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye I’ve created a new calendar for myself, and find it really useful to pin it up on my studio wall to give me an easy to view overview of the whole year.
Wonderlab Signage
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye When visiting friends in York we took the kids to Wonderlab (part of the Railway Museum). It was great fun, for adults as well as the younger ones! The colourful interior and the zingy designs really appealed to me.
Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice, The Laing Art Gallery
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye The exhibition explores Johnson’s lived experience of rheumatoid arthritis and the subsequent impact of disability on her artistic practice. Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice celebrates the richness of Johnson’s life and work and explores how her individual artistic practice flourished with the support of her vast […]
Mali Morris, Pink Cleared Blue, 1999, Hatton Gallery
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye As I look at this painting I find myself imagining Mali in her studio making the large dynamic brush strokes. The colours remind me of some of the recent winter skies.
Farrell Centre
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye I went to the Farrell Centre today to make some Brutalist baubles. Going down the stairs made me think I was walking on giant lego pieces. I love the geometric shapes and the bold colours along the staircase.
BBC Radio Newcastle
On My Radar Images that have caught my eye Today I went along to the BBC Radio Newcastle studio to chat to Anna Foster about the challenges that the festive period can bring to those with eating distress, OCD and neurodiversity. We also spoke about coping mechanisms and what friends, carers, family and colleagues can […]