On Saturday 7th May 2011, Myself (Lucy) and my friend Clara visited The Dulwich Art Festival. A wonderful day of Local Dulwich Artists, opening up their homes with all their creative works to the public. 

Art Therapist JULIE BROOKER had a lovely concept behind her art. The concept of collecting found objects from, watch parts, old maps, circuit board pieces,old rusty nails,( and the list goes on…)

Then combining these found pieces into modern art. Julie also asks people to send her found items so that she can use these in her work. Love the idea that each item has a story behind it. This makes the art more nostalgic and meaningful with a sense of history! There is a sense that many pieces of Julie’s art weave a tapestry of cultures and different times.

There was also a wonderful exchange area in the exhibition where you could pick out an envelope with a surprise item (Mine was a rusty bolt) and write down what you found with the promise of sending something to Julie. Now that is a sweet idea!

For more info and how you can purchase and see Julie’s art, Contact-

julie.art@btinternet.com

www.juliebrooker.net (Coming soon!)