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Connections *Mental Health

  • sarah816202
  • Oct 28
  • 2 min read

There are many connections between people, animals, nature, and each other. For those who seek comfort in pets, that bond can be deeply supportive. Being outdoors and connected with nature also offers well-documented health benefits. As social beings, connection helps us feel happier, more secure, and gives a sense of purpose and belonging. Sharing feelings and experiences provides emotional support and strengthens well-being.


Connections often find us at our lowest points and in unexpected moments, and are timely reminders of how important we are. For those facing health challenges or difficult circumstances, online sessions can be invaluable, helping people connect, share experiences, and reduce loneliness. Without such connections, people risk isolation, poor mental and physical health, and withdrawal from society.


White background; Top left image of two people repotting house plants. Bottom left image of an elderly couple sat beside a young boy on a bench in a park on a sunny autumn day, smiling. Top right image of a young girl doing activities in a book sat at a table indoors on blue chairs.
The power of connecting with others through enjoying activities

Visually, art is a powerful way to connect with an audience. Your brain can understand images 60,000 times faster than text, images can inspire and evoke many emotions, not only releasing those of the artist but also allowing the person viewing the artwork to connect with the piece to think and feel about their own in a different way.


Room with two paintings grayscale paintings on left wall of a woman one forward facing and one side facing. Same wall is a silver full size sculpture, knees bending and turning to left. On the back wall, there is an enormous bronze colour half torso of a man coming from the floor chest, including head, tilted downwards.
Painting by Nick Gentry and Sculpture by Seo Young-Deok - 'Human Connection' Opera Gallery, London, 2018

Art inspiration;

🎨Spend time connecting with yourself and creating an artwork to convey the emotions you feel. Think about their colours, shapes, forms, could these be part of a story?


🎨Think about what you enjoy doing, create an artwork showing this activity, at a community centre, online or alone. How do you connect with others?


🎨Do you enjoy spending time with pets or animals, or enjoy connection with nature and the outdoors? You may wish to draw your pet or your favourite place.


🎨Create a mandala or zentangle with connectivity.

🎨Think about your connections, whether this is online, at a meeting in person or one-to-one. You may want to draw these people or your emotions.


It will be a great evening of creativity! See you all soon, please join if you are free, this Wednesday evening, 7:30pm UK time.


Here's the link-tree, select All4Art https://linktr.ee/all4inclusion



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