2008 Program The Art of Making Sense

| Dates |
1 May – 1 November 2008 |
| Venue |
The Cunningham Dax Collection |
The Art of Making Sense [link] takes a uniquely critical approach to the display of creative works by people who experience mental illness and/or psychological trauma. The exhibition moves beyond an emphasis on clinical or aesthetic aspects, to highlight the multi-faceted nature of the works, including psychological, historical, aesthetic, cultural and biographical aspects.
Over seventy creative works have been selected from the Collection including paintings, drawings, collages, textiles and sculptures, dating from the 1950s to recent acquisitions. In addition, historic photographs, archival documents and other writings provide a glimpse into daily life in a Victorian asylum. |