Art as Healing: UHCW Summer 2026

Group show at UHCW

Accompanying the 8 person art show at UHCW this video features a curator talk, behind the scenes artist footage and voiceover from the hospital team sharing why art is so essential for patients and medics alike. 

Curated by Charlie Kirkham and featuring the work of 8 international artists with patient experience: 

Ashley Bravin https://www.ashleybravin.net/
Caz Wilson https://www.iluahauckdasilva.com/
Iluá Hauck da Silva https://www.iluahauckdasilva.com/
Prashant Kansara   / frontline_futurekicks  
Kathryn Lean   / kathryn.lean.artist  
Sarmed Mizra https://sarmed.com/
Ruby Vartan https://www.rubyvartan.com/
Charlie Kirkham https://www.charliekirkham.com/exhibi...

Each artwork offers a space for reflection. They give a voice to the everyday struggles that accompany health challenges. Art, through both the process of looking and that of creation offers healing. The artists hope that in these images you find connection and joy. 

For more information see www.charliekirkhamcurator.com 
IG @charliekirkhamcurator

 Each artwork offers a space for reflection. They give a voice to the everyday struggles that accompany health challenges. Art, through both the process of looking and that of creation offers healing. The artists hope that in these images you find connection and joy. For more information see www.charliekirkhamcurator.com IG @charliekirkhamcurator