Is an art therapist just a therapist or an artist too? The case for many is that both identities co-exist and intermingle and in an upcoming showcase, one Cypriot therapist presents her creative side to the public. Eleni Petridou Bouriti, a licensed art therapist, will host a solo art exhibition next month, inspired by her field of work.
Titled Art Therapist’s Studio, her exhibition will open at the Latsia Town Hall on April 18 and throughout its duration (until April 26), Eleni will host experiential workshops and guided tours. Paintings and sculptures make up the exhibition which delve into understanding the art therapist’s therapeutic experience and clinical practice. The exhibition’s aim is to invite the viewer to a multisensory experience through the guided tours and workshops that will focus on art, creativity and mental wellbeing. Parallel events will take place on the weekend of April 20 and 21.
While the exhibition runs, viewers are invited to browse the artworks and gain insights into the world of art and therapy, observe their connections and link to mental health. The proceeds from the art sales will be donated to the psychosocial support and creative initiatives for children and adolescents in the paediatric wing of Makarios Hospital.
Art Therapist’s Studio
Solo exhibition by art therapist Eleni Petridou Bouriti. April 18-26. Latsia Town Hall, Nicosia. Opening night: 7.30pm. Monday-Friday: 8am-2.30pm. Tel: 99-933436