Eternal Maternal - Opening: 31st August, 3 - 6pm
Thursday, August 11, 2011 Eternal Maternal
The Bethlem Gallery invites you to an exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography exploring the theme of motherhood to mark the 30th anniversary of the Perinatal Unit at Bethlem Royal Hospital. Experiencing mental health problems during motherhood, or as a result of it, can still invoke stifling social taboos and stigmas. This trail-blazing service was designed to treat mothers whilst accommodating their babies at the same time rather than separating them. It has helped many families to recover and live fulfilling lives. The artworks have been made by artists, past and present, who have used the services of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Among the large-scale oil paintings and intimate sketches, the exhibition also features photography by patients from the Perinatal Unit, who have used the medium as a therapeutic tool.
Opening: 31st August, 3 - 6pm
Exhibition Continues: 1st - 23rd September
Wednesday - Friday 11am - 6pm
Museum & Gallery open Saturday 3rd Sept, 11am - 6pm
Free Entry - All Welcome!
Address: Bethlem Royal Hospital | Monks Orchard Road | Beckenham | Kent | BR3 3BX
Travel: Nearest British Rail: Eden Park / East Croydon
Contact: Beth Elliott, Gallery Co-ordinator, 020 3228 4835
Email: thebethlemgallery@gmail.com
Website: www.bethlemgallery.com