Congratulations to CHSS Artist in Residence Leah Thorn! Leah has won title of Creative Champion of the Year at the Kent Creative Awards for her work on Dementia.
In 2015, Leah undertook a ten month residency at CHSS supported by a Leverhulme Trust Artist in Residence Award . Leah worked with CHSS Professor of Primary Care Patricia Wilson and in collaboration with Carrie Jackson at the England Centre for Practice Development, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Leah is a feminist and poet. The residency supported her in completing a film about Dementia, a subject where she has a special interest. As a feminist she is also very interested in the journeys women make through the various transitions and stages of life.
Leah’s residency with us stimulated debate and made us question many of our assumptions. In particular Professor Wilson hopes that Leah’s work will encourage researchers and practitioners to view challenges in a different way and to come up with new solutions.
Upon receiving her award, Leah said “It was an honour to be nominated for the Award and winning it is a great recognition of the power of creativity as a tool for change. It’s an award for me but also for the many people who have provided such inspiring stories.”
Well deserved Leah!
May 20
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