'The Bipolar Express' Art Exhibition
Tonight our guest is Gem Moran, an award-winning artist from County Durham, UK. On the 15th October 2017, she will be putting on a non-profit art exhibition called ' The Bipolar Express Art Exhibition '. The exhibition will be used to raise awareness and educate about bipolar disorder, and will also be used to advertise various avenues of help, particularly local to County Durham, for those who have mental health needs. We have conducted an interview with Gem. When did you start planning for your non-profit art exhibition? What was the most challenging? I’ve had the idea to do artwork based on mental illness swimming around for a while, but I wasn't sure initially the best way to approach it. I eventually figured that an exhibition was the way to go! That way, I can make sure people understand my work and I’d be on hand if anyone had any questions. The most challenging aspect has been getting support with the advertising. There’s a certain stigma attached to ment...