Normal psychology patient 5
- Date:
- 1975-1984
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/3/5
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
Collection contents
About this work
Description
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15 artworks by a patient identified by Rita Simon as "Normal psychology case 5". The descriptions of the artworks are taken from notes written by Wellcome staff during conversations with Rita Simon between 1995 and 1997. Artworks are mostly drawn in felt pen, and on lined paper. Common images include people, local scenery, and animals. None of the artworks have been classified by Rita Simon. An additional artwork is in PP/RSI/B/2/7/75.
Publication/Creation
1975-1984
Physical description
16 artworks
Biographical note
A woman who worked in community art, who was with Rita Simon between 1975 and 1984. She had been ill, recovered, and painted with joy. She harvested felt pens, and dipped them in water to get pale colours. The felt pens are not permanent. Rita Simon helped her to put on an exhibition of her artworks.
This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.