Shining a light on mental health recovery and personal growth through artistic expression!
‘Light connections’ is an exhibition of artists associated with Grow, who are celebrating their personal growth – their connection to light, through creativity.
Grow is a national community based organisation that provides a free peer supported program of mutual help for growth and personal development to people with a mental illness, and those experiencing difficulty in coping with life’s challenges.
South Australian Manager, from the organisation Grow, Darryl Ballestrin said many people who suffer from Mental Illness often isolate themselves from others and disconnect from society.
“The act of creative expression can have a positive effect on the artist – it can be both a forum and a catalyst to help break down barriers and isolation.
“An important aspect of the Grow Program, and a big part of recovery, is to promote self expression to help free up the creative spirit within.
“Many well known artists such as Picasso, Pollock and Van Gogh experienced mental illnesses, and they used art to personally expose their inner feelings in their moving, captivating and sometimes challenging creations.
“It’s inspiring to see such self expression, where often there emerges a personal description of the artist’s journey, in a form that is meaningful to its creator.”
The exhibition has been running since 2005, and this year it will feature the work of approximately 14 artists, ranging from semi professional to amateur, using a variety of mediums.
The exhibition officially opens on Friday 25 October, with guest speaker Vickie Chapman MP, Member for Bragg, Deputy State Liberal Leader.
Support your local artists and visit the ‘light connections’ exhibition at Gallery M, Marion Cultural Centre, South Australia between 25 October to 15 November.
Visit: www.gallerym.net.au
Grow is a non-profit organisation determined to make us all more aware of mental health issues, and to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness.
Grow – a proven program for mental wellbeing. Call 1800 558 268 www.grow.net.au
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