Trevor H. Smith talks to artists about how their work addresses or relates to mental health, when they first became aware of mental health as a thing to manage, and how they cope in an artworld that seems to revolve around everyone but the artist.

Welcome to Episode One of The Art and Mental Health Podcast with me, Trevor H. Smith. In this episode I talk with Rebecca Wyn Kelly about her work, her attitude to mental health, and how the two intersect in a regular basis. There's other stuff in there too. Thanks for listening.

The Art and Mental Health Podcast, Episode 1, Rebecca Wyn Kelly

Trevor H. Smith talks to artists about how their work addresses or relates to mental health, when they first became aware of mental health as a thing to manage, and how they cope in an artworld that seems to revolve around everyone but the artist.

Episode Two features Bobby Sayers, whose short stint posting text on my long-forgotten 2017 Lightbox Residency inspired me to use my own voice in my work. Bobby's work often involves sharing; be that a handmade object, a monologue on something beautiful, or even sitting everyone down to share a meal together. Bobby talks about the benefits of holding a second job, toxic masculinity, and knowing that change is possible. He also picks up on my opening 'How are you?' question, so that will now become a thing on this podcast.

We also touch on unlearning, cultural biases around accent and language, and the importance of time as a processor when things get heated.

The Art and Mental Health Podcast, Episode 2, Bobby Sayers

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