Bobby Baker is one of the most widely acclaimed and popular performance artists working today. She began her diary drawings in 1997 when she became a patient at a day centre. Originally private, they gradually became a way for her to communicate complex thoughts and emotions that are difficult to articulate to her family, friends and professionals.

The drawings cover Bobby’s experiences of day hospitals, acute psychiatric wards, ‘crisis’ teams and a variety of treatments. They chart the ups and downs of her recovery, family life, work as an artist, breast cancer and just how funny all this harrowing stuff can be.

This exhibition is free.

http://london.londinium.com/75579 – welcome collection

Tags: Art, Bobby Baker, Drawing, Euston, Euston Square, Exhibition, Free, Painting, Visual Arts, Wellcome Collection

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