The Kingfisher
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
This project is focused on creating inclusive, inspiring environments for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The programme supports expression, sensory connection, and a greater sense of ownership within care spaces.
Artists involved:
Peter Adjaye, Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq, Hannah Brown, Victoria Cantons, Dhaqan Collective, Christopher Hartmann, Mohammed Imran Khan (ActionSpace), Louise Morgan (AIM), Julian Opie, Phil Root, Chris Rose (AIM), Veronica Ryan, Boo Saville
- Service users and staff will have the opportunity to participate in 40 workshops
- These workshops will contribute to the creation of 11 specially commissioned, world-class artworks
Hospital Rooms, Workshop with AIM artists Chris Rose & Louise Morgan at Arnolfini, 2025. Photographer, Dan Well
AIM
AIM
Hospital Rooms, Workshop with AIM artists Chris Rose & Louise Morgan at Arnolfini, 2025. Photographer, Dan Well
Hospital Rooms, Workshop with AIM artists Chris Rose & Louise Morgan at Arnolfini, 2025. Photographer, Dan Well
Hospital Rooms, Workshop with AIM artists Chris Rose & Louise Morgan at Arnolfini, 2025. Photographer, Dan Well
Project curator team
Louis Caseley
Participation Lead
Louis is a medium-height white man with brown curly hair, his pronouns are he/him. He was born and raised in London.
As participation lead, Louis supports on running projects with a key focus on engagement and accessibility for service users and artists. Louis has worked with Hospital Rooms since 2019 having previously worked as an arts facilitator, art technician and illustrator in various settings. Louis’ favourite artist is Mike Kelley and he likes shopping on eBay.
Hospital Rooms Bristol Project in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Supported by Arts Council England and the Hiscox Foundation. Our cultural Partners are Arnolfini, ActionSpace, Art in Motion and Spike Island. Research Partner is University of the West of England Bristol.