FROM THE ART IN HOSPITAL ARCHIVE:
Matterhorn-Summer
Art in Hospital
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ABSTRACT and LANGUAGE
INSPIRE
PATTERN, PRINT and ABSTRACTION
In the art sessions people often work with the materials in an experimental and abstracted way, creating patterns, focusing on mark making, shape, gesture, colour, line, texture.
Here are a collection of works and links to artists that explore pattern, print, abstraction and colour.
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Image: Louisa Chambers, K and Q, 2019, acyrlic on linen 60x50cm, courtesy of the artist.
INSPIRE
WORD
AND
IMAGE
In this section you'll find material on artists whose work explores how text, language and image interrelate.
Also there is a selection of graphic art known for it's playful use of typography, image and design as seen in poster art, graphic design and advertising.
You'll find a wide variety of styles, ideas, and artistic approaches to use as source material for making your own WORDworks.
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WATCH
ABSTRACT WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
This is a demonstration by Art In Hospital artist Alan Lyons. He hopes that this video will encourage people to try watercolour painting. The film can also be enjoyed as it is.
In it he works loosely and simply to build up an expressive abstract piece using mark making, colour and design. He finds working in this liberal way allows him to enjoy the process and to focus the mind.
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ACTIVITY
IDEAS SHEET: TEXT IN ARTWORK
Click on the image below for a full size sheet and PDF you can download and print.
ACTIVITY
IDEAS SHEET:
SOUNDS AND IMAGES
Click on the image below for a full size sheet and PDF you can download and print.
Press play below to listen to some sounds recorded by Maria Doyle.
Press play below to listen to recordings of a snowy winter walk by Belinda Guidi.
There are more sounds to inspire you on the RELAXATION page.