Geriatric/Physical illness patient 1
- Date:
- 1977
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/4/1
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
Collection contents
About this work
Description
5 artworks identified by Rita Simon as patient 1 with Parkinson's Disease. Most of the art is confined to the bottom half of the paper as the patient struggled to reach further upwards. Mainly focussing on lines and shapes in colour.
The descriptions of the artworks are taken from notes written by Wellcome staff during conversations with Rita Simon between 1995 and 1997.
Publication/Creation
1977
Physical description
5 artworks
Biographical note
A man, in his 70s or 80s, with Parkinson's Disease; 1977. "Parkinson's Disease patients, if they get absorbed, have incredible control, but this patient could not" (Rita Simon).
This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.