Depression foetal I Charcoal 61 x 86cm
Nicky Leigh
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Depression foetal II Charcoal 61 x 86cm
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Depression foetal III Charcoal 61 x 86cm
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Depression foetal IV Charcoal 61 x 86cm
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Depression foetal V Charcoal 61 x 86cm
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Depression foetal VI Charcoal 61 x 86cm
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Depression foetal VII Charcoal 61 x 86cm
DEPRESSION – Through the fire
Mood Disorder Lectures 17 October 2009
JOHN OXLEY LECTURE THEATRE. JACK HEATH GALLERY
A series of lectures by professionals in the field of mental health will accompany the exhibition. These presentations are aimed at informing the public about depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder and to offer help to sufferers as well as to family members.
Speakers :
- 9.00 DR STEWART LUND Psychiatrist : Depression & anxiety
- 9.30 DR MARIA DOBREVA Psychiatrist : Bipolar - Good news/ Bad news .
- 10.00 PROF. GRAHAM LINDEGGER. UKZN Psychology Dept : Art, Faith & Depression
- 11.00 FLOSS MITCHELL Psychologist “ The gifts of Depression “
- 11.20 SHEVONNE RAUTENBACH Clinical psychologist. An exploration of childhood anxiety and emotional expression through drawing.
- 11.40 TIM BARRY . Psychologist. Family support
- 12.00 NICKY LEIGH. Artist. MY DEPRESSION – Journey through the fire
Nicky views depression as necessary growth for the purpose of purification and preparing us for endurance. Depression leaves us emotionally naked and vulnerable in a state of fragmentation and humiliation. We become stripped bare of meaning in the sense of losing all that we once treasured. Emotionally crippled unable to feel love, joy and comfort as we feel bare for all to see in our brokeness. The title “Through the fire” becomes a metaphor for Leigh’s experience of depression “an agonizing hell groaning and yearning for blessed death”. The experience is viewed in the context of a spiritual enlightenment and resurrection to glory. The image of a parabola is suggested where man is birthed through depression to a new awareness.
Cost
The Mood Disorder Lectures are FREE OF CHARGE : Tea & eats available
To order the DVD of the Mood Disorder Lectures online CLICK HERE
Thoughts
“I experienced clinical depression for many years - the work documents my journey over the years. During periods of hospitalisation I made drawings of fellow patients. These are some of the works exhibited but there is also a new body of work – the focus here is on hope and the spiritual significance of depression..”
Directions to the Jack Heath Gallery
From Durban
Follow Alan Paton Drive to the traffic lights at Ridge Road, turn left and proceed approx. 200 metres up Ridge Road. The Jack Heath Gallery entrance is on the right, just before Roseveare Road.
From JHB
Take the New England Road/Scottsville Racecourse turnoff, turn right at the traffic lights and proceed to the intersection with Ridge Road. Turn left and proceed along Ridge Road. Pass through traffic lights at Alan Paton Drive intersection, and continue for approx. 200 metres up Ridge Road. The Jack Heath Gallery entrance is on the right, just before Roseveare Road.