Siris Hill

Art of the Mind

The Forum, Norwich. 2017. Curated for Rethink Mental Illness.

I ran free art classes in Norwich, in underprivileged areas, to teach people how to use creativity as an outlet. The classes were open to all and encouraged as a wellness activity.

An art class around a long table at the Silver Road Community Centre
Silver Road Community Centre, Norwich.
A tree drawn in coloured pencil during a class
Drawing together at the table

I then curated work from classes like mine, supported by Rethink Mental Illness across the country, and put on a show in Norwich in a public space: a place people already go in their daily routine, so that the work could start a conversation in the community about mental health.

Art of the Mind at The Forum, Norwich, seen from the balcony
Art of the Mind at The Forum, Norwich.
Three portraits on the exhibition panels
Visitors among the panels
Visitors looking at the work
Visitors at the Rethink Mental Illness stand