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Representing Diversity in Art and Design.
I have learnt a huge amount studying Graphic Design and Communication at York School of Art. Diversity is a massive, potentially overwhelming topic. We are frightened to make mistakes and cause offence. Identifying as a straight white British female and a veterinary surgeon I have never felt marginalised or under represented. I now understand that women artists have been underrepresented for centuries. Guerrilla Girls. Are women finally receiving the recognition they deserv
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Jun 42 min read


AI and the Future of Art and Design
We learn that Generative AI- produces convincing images and texts. Peter Hamlyn neurosurgeon advises AI can't replicate the brain's quintillion neurones but can transform treatment of neurological cases leading doctors through diagnosis quickly, reducing life limiting disabilities. Hamlyn defines AI as our intelligence fed into an electrical circuits. To hear more listen to Private Passions here. Do we buy something unique when buying original work? Something the artist ha
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Jun 42 min read


Exploring Art Psychotherapy
Meena Bazaar 2017. I saw Meena Bazaar at Summerhall Arts. A collaborative painting by nine women living in a homeless shelter in Delhi market. They were given art materials in and encouraged to use their imagination inspired by their surroundings. The project supported by Art Reach India. This motivated me to investigate art therapy. I have one year to complete in Graphic Design and Communication. Art psychotherapy helps anyone of any age without any necessity for the patient
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Jun 42 min read
All4Paws Mural
https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/news-blogs/york-school-of-art-students-provide-paws-for-thought-with-stunning-mural-at-university-pet-charity?_gl=1*18l5fe7*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gbraid=0AAAAADdMnn-09Vd4yr8i9p2G3OHHDQuSm
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Apr 181 min read
York School of Art Blog
https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/news-blogs/lisa-uses-steady-hand-from-35-years-as-a-vet-to-produce-stunning-work-on-york-school-of-art-degree
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Apr 161 min read
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