Cofounded over 40 years ago by psychologist Dr. János Marton, a winner of the Dr. Guislain “Breaking the Chains of Stigma” Award for his “extraordinary efforts and distinctive ability to nurture creativity of individuals living with mental illness and for establishing a groundbreaking and flourishing artistic community within a mental health care setting,” The Living Museum is an oasis of unbridled creativity. Dozens of patients and former patients of Creedmoor Psychiatric Center work there regularly creating art in a wide range of media and styles.
On view through March 2 at Fierman on the Lower East Side is a delightful group exhibition of works by Living Museum artists. The untitled geometric image featured above was fashioned with ink on paper in 2019 by the wondrously inventive John Tursi. Several more images of artworks captured on our recent visit to Fierman follow:
Multidisciplinary artist Frank Boccio, “Untitled,” n.d., Mixed media on board
Trinidad native Nyla Isaac, “Untitled,” 2024, Acrylic on canvas
Rob Chin, “Eurythmics,” 2019, Acrylic on vinyl record
Paula Brooks, “Gathering Together,” 2020, Acrylic on canvas
Fierman is open Wednesday -Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment / [email protected]
Photos of artworks, Lois Stavsky
