David O'Flynn
docdof.bsky.social
David O'Flynn
@docdof.bsky.social
Psychiatrist & Curator
London
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The Tear: an oil painting created c.midC20th, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, whose identity is currently unknown to us
November 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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Drawing created c. 1968 by Hugh Campbell in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, where he was compelled to live.
The majority of his surviving works are observational drawings based on his immediate surroundings. No biographical information is currently known to us
November 22, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Olaseni – ‘Seni’ - Lewis was 23 when he died 3 days after a prolonged restraint by 11 police officers - while nurses and a doctor looked on - on 31 August on Gresham 1 ward at Bethlem Royal Hospital SLaM, within a hours of his first & voluntary admission www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrdG...
RIP SENI: the graffiti confronting the UK mental health crisis
YouTube video by The Guardian
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November 21, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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Painting by Mary Bishop c.midC20th, created in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, where she was compelled to live for several decades.
Much of her work explores distress, traumatic childhood experiences & dehumanising treatment within the psychiatric system which held power over her
November 21, 2024 at 9:39 AM
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Painting created by Mavis Oultram c.1968, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, where she was compelled to live.
This is one of only five surviving works by her, which feature Medusa like hair & human eyes as reoccurring motifs.
Little biographical information is currently known to us.
November 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
"JAPANESE AVANT-GARDE PIONEERS" The new film directed by Amélie Ravalec, produced by Circle Time Studio www.japanavantgarde.com
JAPAN AVANT GARDE FILMS
Documentary films "Japanese Avant-Garde Pioneers" & "Japan Visions". Directed by Amélie Ravalec.
www.japanavantgarde.com
November 17, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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Painting by Brenda Marshall, created c.1950, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where she was compelled to live.
On the back, Brenda herself has written “I cannot be myself, seeing my father in myself, you see I push him away & he gets back up again.”
November 16, 2024 at 10:25 AM