![Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by BETTY LAIDLAW of Warakurna Artists. The title is Art Therapy Project. [98-09] (Acrylic on Canvas)](https://media.redotgallery.com/stockroom/gallery/a/art-therapy-project-1127-LARGE-1.webp)
98-09 (2009)
Acrylic on Canvas
Art Therapy Project | 98-09
Acrylic on Canvas
50.8 x 30.5cm | 20 x 12.01in
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Warakurna Artists works closely with Wanarn Aged Care Facility to conduct art therapy sessions with elderly patients.
This joyous communal activity has a myriad of positive benefits such as reliving boredom and frustration. This workshops are fun and there is a lot of laughter. Health staff report that this diversional therapy helps to reduce patient’s drug intake and the old people rejoice in sharing and passing on their important Tjukurrpa with their families who visit them when the workshops are conducted.
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This joyous communal activity has a myriad of positive benefits such as reliving boredom and frustration. This workshops are fun and there is a lot of laughter. Health staff report that this diversional therapy helps to reduce patient’s drug intake and the old people rejoice in sharing and passing on their important Tjukurrpa with their families who visit them when... Read More
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