Emma Brown
I am an artist specialising in printmaking and illustration. During the MA I have made work exploring my own health and wellbeing and developing my understanding of the relationship between creativity and health has compelled me to find a way to support this for others.
In 2020, I was awarded an Impact and Innovation Scholarship by UWE’s Enterprise team and created a project titled ‘Who’s caring for you?’ which considered the ways that healthcare staff support their own wellbeing. Throughout the year I have found ways to connect the concept and intention with the making process and sensitively capture
Who's caring for you?
One of a series of nine printed handkerchiefs made for 'Who's caring for you?'; made in response to answers from a group of healthcare staff who were asked to share something they would shrink down and carry for comfort.
Who's caring for you?
A series of ceramic objects made for a group of healthcare staff as part of 'Who's caring for you?' the objects are intended to ground the holder and provide comfort through touch.
Refuge
Illustrated poster made as a way to politely communicate the need for space when living with others.
Health and Wellbeing
Two of a series of twenty illustrated compositions representing health and wellbeing.
One step ahead
A multi-block linocut print based on the song 'One Step Ahead' by Aretha Franklin.
Illustrating Low Self Esteem
One of a series of two illustrations made in response to a resource about self-esteem made by the charity Mind.