Fae Kilburn

Artist and Arts facilitator, designing & delivering accessible workshops. My lived experience as a disabled person inspires my art.

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The artwork will explore our rich history & battle for equality, look at the barriers we face, and all we contribute to society

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I’m creating artwork exploring lived experience from Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent individuals & their allies. If you’d like to share your experience & have it incoperated in an artwork email [email protected] or leave voice memos 
Contributors will remain anonymous

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It was a pleasure handing over all six Care Create Conserve cyanotypes made during my residency @TheRWTCharity. to staff at Wolverhampton Eye
Infirmary. The works will be displayed between this hospital and Cannock Chase hospital.

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Sixth & final Cyanotype from my Care Create Conserve residency @TheRWTCharity using an archival image of a matron from the 1920's. Overlaying the entire image apart from her face are CT scans and positive quotes from nhs patients who identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.

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My 5th Cyanotype from my Care Create Conserve Residency @TheRWTCharity . This piece was created using a profile silhouette of a male, layered with contemporary images of patients & staff. Thank you to the male for contributing to this project.

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The 4th Cyanotype created during my Care Create Conserve Residency @TheRWTCharity focuses on the experiences of deaf disabled & Neurodivergent NHS staff Thank you to all who contributed

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My 3rd Cyanotype created during my Care create Conserve Residency @TheRWTCharity I’ve researched both the positive & negative experiences of patients. This piece explores the negative experiences deaf disabled & Neurodivergent patients have had.

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My second Cyanotype from my Care Create Conserve Residency & Commission with @therwtcharity
An archival image of a female consultant from the 1920's, taking the pulse of a patient. On the bed I have placed a quote from a patient who identifies as disabled,#nhs

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One of six Cyanotypes created during my Care Create Conserve residency & commissioned by @TheRWTCharity incorporating hospital archival images with contemporary images. Thank you to @HeritageFundUK #NHS #Medicalarchives

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This was my last week as resident artist at @BWC_NHS Parview hospital. I’ve really enjoyed working with the patients here. This is their collaborative textiles work they made that went on display this week. Thank you for being so open to all the different creative process

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Some of the really lovely zines made by patients at ParkView Hospital during my @BWC_NHS residency. Some have very personal messages in them, others are made for loved ones, all are beautifully creative. #artinhospitals

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A pleasure delivering an accessible printmaking workshop at ATHAC, thank you for making me feel so welcome and it was great to so everyone engaged in the process, being so experimental and creative #artforall

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Some block printed bags made by patients at ParkView mental health & eating disorder hospital. It was nice seeing patients creating things for each other & for their parents. I love their creativity & imagination. This is part of my residency with @BWC_NHS #artsandwellbeing

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Some of the vibrant work created by patients during yesterday’s art and wellbeing sessions at Parkview Hospital during my residency with @BWH_NHS I loved everyone’s enthusiasm and I’m looking forward to next weeks
#artinhospital #MentalHealthMatters

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Some really imaginative mixed media work was created at Parkview Hospital by young inpatients with mental health conditions & eating disorders. In my first week as resident artist, I look forward to seeing what else they create
#artistinresidence #artandwellbeing

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These vibrant prints were made by patients on the Fairoak Ward @RWT_ NHS's Cannock Chase Hospital as part of my #CareCreateConserve residency with @TheRWTCharity
Thank you to the patients and staff for being so welcoming, enthusiastic & engaging.
#NHS #art

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@TerryCulkin1 Thank you yes their work is beautifully meaningful and thought provoking. You can see how varied their experiences are and I find it moving whenever I read what they wrote.

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These beautiful Zines were made by patients & their families at The Birmingham children’s Hospital during my 2 month residency. They explore their experiences of hospital life. They are displayed in the Rainbow Corridor in colourful cabinets

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A year ago since the opening of my exhibition Reasonable Adjustment, part of my residency with Peterborourgh Presents, exploring the barriers deaf, disabled & Neurodivergent individuals face & celebrating their lives. Thank you to everyone who contributed lived experience

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A close up of sections from my large print on cord that explores sight loss, a wonderfully tactile piece. Thank you to everyone who shared their lived experience to be included with my own
#sightlossawareness #acefunded