Hightown houses art exhibition

16.08.2010

Over 100 works of art by people with mental health issues or learning disabilities went on show in Hemel Hempstead recently. 

The wide range of traditional and contemporary pieces, including landscapes, self portraits and pottery, were all the work of people receiving care and support from Hightown Praetorian & Churches Housing Association (Hightown). Several of the artists attended the exhibition to talk through the ideas behind their pieces and how creating such artwork helps them to escape the problems they face in everyday life. 

The exhibition was the brainchild of Hightown staff Emma Sinclair, Sue Dutson and Marie Waddle who work at Satinwood Court in Hemel Hempstead, which provides supported housing for people with mental health problems.

Emma Sinclair said “When we saw the standard of artwork our residents were producing we thought they deserved to be shown to a wider audience. When we contacted the other care and supported housing schemes run by Hightown we were inundated with artwork for the exhibition – they really are a talented bunch.”

The artwork was displayed at Hightown’s offices in Hightown House on Maylands Avenue for all to enjoy. Hightown is a well established provider of support to people with learning disabilities and mental health problems both in the community and living in its own supported housing schemes. Its services are focused on enabling people to get the most out of life.

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