Charley Perryn is a poet and mixed media abstract artist. She primarily works with acrylic paint, mixed media and digital art on her smartphone. Poetry is also a starting point or created in response to her artwork. Charley is inspired by the magic her little dog Harry brings to the adventures they share. He hasContinue reading “Dare to Dream”
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The Arts Team on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row
The Arts Team or, ahem, ‘Dream Team’ featured in BBC Radio 4’s Front Row programme on Wednesday! Griselda and Elly talked to BBC Radio York’s Nathan Moore and explained why art matters in hospitals. Consultant surgeon and great advocate of the arts, Srinivas Chintapatla, gave his personal view of how art in hospitals makes aContinue reading “The Arts Team on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row”
Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – February
At the last Book Group meeting we discussed Dead Simple by Harry Bingham. This was our second collection of short stories and we have really enjoyed the format. It’s interesting to sample new authors and revisit those who we have read before, particularly if we didn’t like the last thing of theirs that we read! WeContinue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – February”
February’s Creative Challenge
Beautiful Birds The Arts Team have been inspired! Having recently installed artwork by Gerard Hobson into the garden on the labour ward at York Hospital, we thought this month’s creative challenge for staff could be to do a bit of bird watching, as this time of year is ideal to spot wildlife before everything startsContinue reading “February’s Creative Challenge”
New exhibitions at York Hospital
January sees the installation of six new and exciting exhibitions at York Hospital. Jane Wilson’s Under the Sea exhibition is an array of experimental textile pieces which will include a combination of techniques and colour palettes. Joining Jane will be Hayley Louise Crann whose prints from intricate hand drawn illustrations are enhanced by using PhotoshopContinue reading “New exhibitions at York Hospital”
Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – January Round Up
Last night the Book Group met to discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. We all really enjoyed this book – the characters were written so well that they felt like people you’d known all your life. Though there are some incredibly sad and challenging moments, overall the book is very uplifting and leavesContinue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – January Round Up”
Artist Showcase – Oh Wonder
Who they are Formed in 2014, Oh Wonder are a London based alternative pop duo made up of Anthony Vander West and Josephine Vander West. They released their first album called Oh Wonder in September 2015. All of their released albums to this date are written, recorded, produced and released by the duo themselves. ImmediatelyContinue reading “Artist Showcase – Oh Wonder”
January Creative Challenge
Members of The Hut York, came together recently to think about what things bring them joy, such as dancing to music, being creative or simply taking a breath outside. The result is an explosion of mixed media collage and happiness! We will be displaying this inspirational work in our 3D space on the main corridorContinue reading “January Creative Challenge”
Artist Showcase – Week 2
For the second week York St. John music student Max Stephens is bringing us an Artist showcase of bands tat might have passed you by on the radar… this weeks showcase looks right up my street! Flyte Flyte are a modern English indie rock band originally from London. The band started to take shape fromContinue reading “Artist Showcase – Week 2”
Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – December Meet Up
Recently the Book Group met to discuss The Motive by Khurrum Rahman. Overall the group enjoyed this book – the action and dialogue moved very quickly, making it feel more like a TV episode at times. We liked how the viewpoint switched between the main characters, allowing us to understand a little bit more aboutContinue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group – December Meet Up”
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