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The authors explain how the arts are being used to help people recovering from strokes and traumatic brain injuries, and those who have mental health concerns, dementia, Parkinson’s and PTSD. Magsamen and Ross “believe evidence-based arts interventions and cures will be embedded in healthcare and education. All young people will have access to the arts and aesthetic experiences, to build healthy brains for lifelong learning.”

Join me for an evening of spoken word, demonstration and conversation on the healing intersections of art and nature on Saturday 14 June with Tracey Sheppard FGE and Syreeta Challinger and Rob Mackenzie.

Rob's work is a testament to the quietly powerful influence of nature on the human spirit, inviting viewers to pause, reflect and embrace the transformative energy that surrounds us. The healing reminder that nature claims space regardless of whether we build on it or tear it down; the roots will always take hold and thrive no matter the conditions. In fact, in spite of the conditions.