One the aims of the workshops is to explore the patients and staff’s experience in dealing with chronic condition through art. In one session, participants were invited to read stories about Beethoven battling with various kinds of illnesses and listen to his music. Art works, music and stories served as a platform for the staff members, patients, artist and me to discuss the impact of illness and the role of art in coping with the illnesses. Some of the episodes are presented as audio clips, which can be listened on the Podcast.
Healing Experience
Nomis (second right) shares his struggle with M.E.
A photo-theatre project to express Nomis’ emotions,
and the feeling of helplessness
Moxibustion, a photo-sound documentary project
Alex (second left) finds it so hard to communicate her pain
which prompts her to create this piece of work
Simon reads out the diagnosis notes for Beethoven
David reads a letter by Beethoven
The group discuss their feelings afterwards
