Explore the many dimensions of the invisible and make psychological realities tangible. Art & Healing: Mind Fields is a unique opportunity to see the mind from the inside out. This groundbreaking new exhibit from Intermedia Arts takes a frank and creative look at neurological and mental health—inviting local artists and health care practitioners to address the ways in which artistic expression can be used as a tool for healing. Using oils, photographs, Sumi ink, audio recordings and more, Mind Fields creates an integrative landscape in which artists raise compelling questions about the life of the mind.
Profile the history behind art in mental health institutions; hear for yourself the voices, sounds and stories of men and women struggling to overcome the stigma associated with their illness, and discover the ways in which the health of humans is inextricably linked to the energies of the earth. From artists and survivors living with mental health conditions to those whose lives have been touched by the challenges of care giving, Mind Fields takes you on a whimsical and fantastic voyage to a place where Art means Life.