Breaking Blue presented by The Art Therapy Association of Trinidad & Tobago

Medulla Art Gallery is pleased to invite you to
"Breaking Blue" - Impressions on Depression from the Art Therapy Room
An interactive exhibition presented by The Art Therapy Association of Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Saturday 9th July, 2016.
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Contact: 680-1041, 622-1196 or [email protected]
Exhibition continues until: Saturday 23rd July, 2016.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

ABOUT BREAKING BLUE:

The exhibition “Breaking Blue” explores mental health through the eyes
of both the client and the art therapist. This art exhibition will
feature the work of clients who have been affected by depression and co
morbid disorders, and have engaged in the process of art therapy.

The exhibition will provide participants with the opportunity to tell
their stories through art in an effort to help viewers gain insight into
what it’s like to live with these mental health challenges. The art
therapists will also create response art to clients’ art work to help
provide understanding as to what the art therapy process looks and feels
like and the effect of the client’s challenges on the therapist. There
will be an interactive component on the opening night and throughout the
duration of the show, and participation from the viewer is encouraged.

Art therapists who are taking part in the exhibition:
Kristy Anatol, MA. ATR, Art Therapist
Kim Bryan, M.A. Art Psychotherapist
Satori Hassanali, M.A. Art Psychotherapist
Sian MacLean, M.A. Psychotherapist and Art Therapist
Sarah Soo Hon, M.A. ATR, Art Therapist


ABOUT THE ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:

The Art Therapy Association of T&T was recently formed with the
goal of supporting and promoting Art Therapy in Trinidad and Tobago. The
undertaking of the association includes the following:


Educational sessions, workshops, seminars and conferences related to the
practice of art therapy, art psychotherapy and other therapeutic
interventions.

Career guidance and placement opportunities for art therapists, art psychotherapists and other creative arts therapists.

Providing public awareness and support related to the activities of art
therapists including public art and art therapy exhibitions, and media
releases.

Developing and guiding the ethical practice of art therapy and art psychotherapy in Trinidad and Tobago.

Facilitating and supporting art therapy research in Trinidad and Tobago.


ABOUT THE GALLERY:

Medulla Art Gallery has been established to carry on and develop the
traditions of Aquarela Galleries. Medulla, as the name implies, will
provide a core space for art education with public participation through
exhibitions, forums and workshops. Geoffrey MacLean, Martin Mouttet and
Isabel Brash hope to use Medulla to demonstrate art, not only as a
social expression, but also as a medium for therapy and growth. Medulla
seeks to produce and promote exhibitions and ancillary events of
established and emerging artists.

Medulla also seeks to engage
with and educate the public including teachers, students, private and
corporate collectors, investors, sponsors, art enthusiasts and media
through the development of new innovative programs and initiatives,
workshops, artist talks, critical analysis etc. Partnering with other
cultural institutions and organizations on collaborative projects is
another important goal. Other services offered by Medulla are exhibition
installation, appraisals, acquisitions, documentation, advice on
conservation restoration and collection management.