CHANGING Lanes
Art, Inflammation & The Illness Experience
Shanali Perera
I was invited to display some of my digital art work at the conference which illustrates my journey with integrating creativity and healing.
Glasgow UK
April 2016
I did my first workshop with a group of students doing a masters degree in Medical Humanities attached to Manchester of University, UK
October 2016
I was invited to display some of my art work at the hospital stall, during self care week in the UK. The Focus was on spreading awareness on creativity as non-drug aspects to self care, using my personal experience.
Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester UK
November 2016
I am part of a Research User Group (RUG) which is made up of patients and carers who have an active interest in musculoskeletal health attached to the Biomedical Research unit, University of Manchester.
It acts as an advisory group for research studies and work with researchers as patient representatives. Patient involvement through advisory groups help researchers consider the patient’s perspective and encourage public engagement in research ideas.
Workshop on “Creative Empowerment - exploring the healing power of art” organised by the Kalana Mithuru Centre together with the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
December 2016