Creative arts project for people bereaved by suicide in Cornwall
We are partnering with Tate St Ives to offer a series of creative workshops for people who have been bereaved by suicide throughout the county.
The informal workshops, called Walking with Art, will be led by environmental artist Greg Humphries, and take place at Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Anne Embury, who leads Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Suicide Liaison Service, said: “Anyone who might be interested in attending the sessions doesn’t need to have art experience. It’s about bringing people together to connect and benefit from walking in nature and soaking in the calming qualities of Barbara Hepworth’s internationally acclaimed sculptures.
Hepworth’s remarkable body of work is said to have been her way of creating calm. Drawing on nature and the surrounding landscapes, she used her creative talents to produce a body of organic work, which for many, help to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of comfort.
Andrew Litten, a local artist from Fowey who is involved in the project and has lived experience of dealing with complex grief added: “I find that creativity is inherently hopeful. These workshops are about creating a positive and nurturing environment where people can find comfort from art, but also find connection with others, if they wish. The whole thing will be very relaxed, allowing people to engage with the creativity in ways that are valuable to them as individuals.”
Taking place on Wednesday mornings throughout next month (March 2023), the series of creative workshops is open to residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who have been bereaved by suicide. Anyone interested should call the Suicide Liaison Service administration team on 01208 871 905.