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Art and Alzheimer’s

The Urban Times team are collaborating with GV Art in a series set to blow the mind: Traumas. The first in the series explores the connection between Art and Alzheimer’s. On the evening of 26th January Urban Times will be filming a talk given by Patricia Utermohlen and Shelley James, with questions then becoming open to the floor. Patricia will discuss what it was like to be married to an artist living with Alzheimer’s as the wife of late William Utermohlen. William was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1995 yet he continued drawing. His last self portraits painted between 1995 and 2001 tell a unique tale of an implacable disease encroaching on to his mind and senses. With perseverance, courage and honesty the artist adapts his style and technique to the growing limitations of his perception and motor skills to produce images that communicate his predicament. Patricia will talk about William’s artistic journey and how his art went from a figurative to minimalist style.

(via whydoesithurtwhenipee)