Area 22, a brand new six-part Australian-first documentary collection exploring the impression artwork and creativity can have on psychological well being, is coming to ABC.
Led by performer Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who has confronted her personal psychological well being challenges, Area 22 seems on the rising name for artwork as a social prescription to help psychological well being care. It's produced by BBC Studios ANZ.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte stated: “The transformation of the individuals throughout the experiment was unimaginable. They got here in a little bit reserved about all of it, to leaving with new artistic instruments that, not solely do they take pleasure in doing, however extra importantly have improved their psychological wellbeing. Plus, by means of sharing their experiences they’ve created lifelong bonds. I've caught up with a couple of of them because the present, it’s so beautiful to have shared the expertise.
“My hope is that the viewers is impressed by the optimistic impression being artistic can have and decides to offer it a go for their very own psychological wellbeing.”
The collection follows seven strangers, every with their very own lived expertise of psychological ailing well being, as they participate in an formidable experiment to check if the easy act of creativity might help heal invisible wounds.
Supported by psychotherapist Noula Diamantopoulos, the individuals might be joined by three well-known Australian artists. Provocative blended media artist, Abdul Abdulla, units a primary problem designed to show the group’s vulnerabilities. Archibald winner, Wendy Sharpe, gives a brand new approach to categorical confronting feelings by means of portray. And performing legend Eddie Good brings his distinctive expertise to assist individuals categorical their ideas and launch pent-up feelings by means of music writing and singing. Observing the group from a distance, researchers from the Black Canine Institute measure the psychological and social impression of every problem.
The ABC is dedicated to elevating consciousness and help for the psychological well being and wellbeing of all Australians, for extra packages exploring this matter go to the ABC iview assortment Your Psychological Well being
Manufacturing credit score: Area 22 is an authentic BBC Studios ANZ manufacturing for the ABC. BBC Studios Government Producers: Kylie Washington, Anita Jorgensen and Ariel White. BBC Studios Collection Producer: Bev Shroot. ABC Commissioning Editor Julie Hanna: ABC Head of Factual and Tradition: Jen Collins. Distributed by BBC Studios
Tuesday 17th Might at 8pm on ABC.
