A new exhibition features artwork from patients at Bethlem Hospital, focusing on dreams and mental health. Charlotte Johnson Wahl, who painted during her time at Maudsley hospital, conveys her feelings through her work. The exhibition, titled 'Between Sleeping and Waking: Hospital Dreams and Visions,' includes a major installation, 'Night Tides,' by Kate McDonnell, which reflects themes of insomnia. Experts highlight the significant role of dreaming and sleep in maintaining mental and physical well-being. The event emphasizes the relationship between art and mental health recovery, showcasing creations born from personal struggles.
Dreams and nightmares have long been studied by psychologists, revealing powerful emotions like tears, terror, ecstasy, and despair caused by the brain's activity between sleeping and waking.
Charlotte Johnson Wahl created dozens of paintings while at the Maudsley hospital, illustrating her mental struggles and finding relief in painting during a challenging time in her life.
The exhibition 'Between Sleeping and Waking: Hospital Dreams and Visions' features a centerpiece installation, 'Night Tides,' by artist Kate McDonnell, representing insomnia's restlessness.
According to Caroline Horton, dreaming occurs during sleep, which is vital for mental and physical health.
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