Dementia Painting

Stefan Szczelkun, Joan Colnbrook

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English

Routine Art Co an imprint of Working Press
01 April 2023

Age groups: the elderly; Care of the elderly; Occupational therapy; Painting & art manuals

A book about one persons experience of painting through dementia. A historical background is given to look at the reasons that Joan my have become an artist and also the other conditions of her life - especially being a housewife and mother. There is also some polemic about working class artists and the invisible limitations on amateur art.

Includes many full page colour illustrations of Joan's paintings that show the progression of her work from formal realist to become more abstract.

By: Stefan Szczelkun
Illustrated by: Joan Colnbrook
Imprint: Routine Art Co an imprint of Working Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781870736923
ISBN 10: 1870736923
Pages: 88
Publication Date: 01 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Artist and author of books exploring an expanded idea of working class culture that is open and collective in nature.

Reviews for Dementia Painting

"""An important, valuable book! A revealing and moving account of a long life through the art and practice of painting considered from many points of view. Particularly giving thought to the nature of dementia and to the expressive, imaginative capacity that our bodies' clearly possess."" Mary Prestidge ""This book is a wonderful resource for everyone wanting to understand the importance of dignity in aging. Its heartfelt narrative shows the pivotal role that art making can have during such transitional times. Highly recommended!!"" Emily Druiff Quoted from reviews on Goodreads"