Stroke through a lens: Exposing the challenges of establishing a visual arts project as a research engagement activity

Abstract

To celebrate 20 years of an epidemiological study, the South London Stroke Register, we collaborated with student artists and stroke survivors to create an exhibition of visual arts displayed at a series of events in 2015–16. This paper explores the expectations placed on researchers to engage with different publics, touching on current debates around institutional support and recognition. We critically reflect on the project process, identifying challenges and offering recommendations. We include the perspectives of the stroke survivors and the student artists, and examples of the artwork.

Journal

Journal ID (aggregator): 72010652

Title: Research for All

Publisher: UCL IOE Press

ISSN (Print): 2399-8121

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Publication date Created: 01 January 2017

Volume: 1

Issue: 1

Pages: 84-105

Article

Serial Item and Contribution ID: 2399-8121(20170101)1:1L.84;1- Publisher ID: s7.phd Other ID: /ioep/rfa/2017/00000001/00000001/art00007

DOI: 10.18546/RFA.01.1.07

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Categories

Subject: Practice-related Articles: Devices for Engagement