On 20 October, a private view was held at the Services for Ageing and Mental Health Centre, showcasing monoprints created by participants in our August screen printing workshops. These workshops, held at Camden Memory Service, were organised by Arts for Dementia.
The centre, which served as the “gallery” for the event, was recently refurbished by Barry Morgan Limited and is located just off Brewery Road in Camden. Its refurbishment is part of a national initiative and a local effort by the North London Mental Health partnership to improve mental health provisions. While the space itself was dramatically improved, the prints, now on permanent display, truly transformed what could have been a sterile environment. They add personality and reflect the lived experiences of those who use the centre's services. As mentioned in our previous journal post, these prints were inspired by local landmarks in Camden and Islington, as chosen by the participants.
For the private view, Dr Ian Sherrifs, who oversaw the project, invited the participants to see their prints displayed. They enjoyed refreshments and celebrated the moment with family and friends. Attendees included members of Barry Morgan Limited, the Engage Here team, Roberta Mazur from Arts for Dementia, and NHS doctors who were either directly involved in the project or had socially prescribed the workshops to some of the participants.
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“It’s nice to be reminded of the past, but also get out and learn a new skill.”
Eric, participant
This was our first collaboration with Arts for Dementia and provided valuable insight into the power of exhibiting artwork. It creates a unique and meaningful experience for people living with dementia and has a lasting positive impact on others using the Services for Ageing and Mental Health Centre.
Inspired by this project’s success, we hope to hold a similar exhibition showcasing the work of participants from our workshops at Kentish Town Health Centre, which is connected to the James Wigg GP practice.
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