At Legends Lifestyle center, a number of KZN doctors held their 2nd annual exhibition of their art. These doctors are professionals but looking around this exhibition, you'd think they were professional artists. They produce these pieces for pleasure, then donate the proceeds of the sales to the Lean On Me Trust.
From the mission statement on their site: "Lean on Me aims to improve the lives of people infected or affected with HIV/AIDS. We believe that the Lean on Me volunteers return to their countries as ambassadors for AIDS awareness and the hardships Africans face."
Once I've secured the consent of the artists, I'll show close ups of a few my favourite pieces.
From the mission statement on their site: "Lean on Me aims to improve the lives of people infected or affected with HIV/AIDS. We believe that the Lean on Me volunteers return to their countries as ambassadors for AIDS awareness and the hardships Africans face."
Once I've secured the consent of the artists, I'll show close ups of a few my favourite pieces.
I certainly hope that you get permission to photograph some of the art work. I'd love to see them!!
NOVEMBER 24, 2007 2:46 AMSuzi-k said...what a great idea! NOVEMBER 25, 2007 9:49 PM Puteti cere sfaturi medicale pe forum, la “Healthcare Advice”! SMRUK: Societatea Medicala Romana in UK « Votati SMR-UK pana pe 16 mai 2010! The Annual Meeting of the Romanian Medical Society UK, 8 May 2010 » Interview with the new president of the Romanian Doctor -Artists Society Interview by Dr. Vlad Schlezak Prior to the official collaboration of the SMRUK Art & Medicine Department and the Romanian Doctor-Artists Society I interviewed the new president of the Romanian counterpart. Having had the pleasant experience of exhibiting within this society for the last couple of years I believe that having a chat with its president might be useful for those who want to know more about the early stages and background of my cultural project. Here is the online interview with Dr. Laura Poanta
A Short Description of the society
In the mid sixties there were only few doctors in Cluj performing in various artistic fields. The idea of putting their works together was warmly welcomed by the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, who’s Rector at that time was Octavian Fodor, himself a well know art lover collector. The date of the exhibition was correlated with the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy anniversary, the 5th of December 1996. The exhibition was opened by the Rector, which subsequently set a tradition for many years to come. The first art review was signed by Crisan Mircioiu, who also was very passionate about art, in the local newspaper Faclia. The event was repeated in ’67 and ’68 with the same number of exhibitors but starting with ’69 a more powerful movement began. The number of participants spectacularly grew to 25 (from the initial 8). The artists were very lucky to have the support of the Cluj Art Museum, whose director, Alexandra Rus, accommodated them wholeheartedly. They also had the competent support of Mrs. Livia Dragoi, our curator for many years. The year 1970 marked a new stage. The number of participants grew to 68, and it had become an “exhibition of physicians of Romania”. In 1971 its identity was made more “elegant”, by changing the name into The Romanian Physicians’ Winter Salon. Starting with 1976 the honorary president was the new Rector, Professor Ion Baciu, who manifested the same warm appreciation: “This exhibition includes first-class values, new themes that go beyond mere sensory information and invite meditation…” The color album edited in 1978 is a very important testimonial to these events. Here, an index of 87 names of exhibitors who participated in the 12 successive annual events can be found, with 55 biographical entries including a photo of one of their art exhibits. A new phase started when the organization was handed over to the young doctor Laura Poanta, a well known graphic artist, who edited the color catalog of 2007 and 2008, and who took over the full responsibility of the organization starting with 2008. At the same time, the University, through its Rector, Professor Constantin Ciuce, became the coordinator and sponsor of the exhibition, which made possible the publication of a beautiful retrospective album in 2009.
Laura, share with us your feelings after you took over a medical-art society that has been active for decades?
It is a great honor for me to be in charged with this Exhibition, but also a great challenge, as there is a continuously growing interest around our work, as well as an increasing number of colleagues to join us.
What plans have you got for the future of this society?
There is still work to be done regarding the biographical data of almost 300 physicians who exhibited in the 39 editions of the Salon. We also intend to make this activity known and largely accessible by setting up a web site. It will be like a permanent exhibition, a generous Salon, open to everyone worldwide. When we have all the information – therefore in the, hopefully, near future, we shall also make a Small Dictionary of physicians-painters.
Do you think that the collaboration with The Romanian Medical Society in the UK, Art and Culture Department would put things forward for the society you chair?
Of course, there is always a good thing to show your work outside the Country boundaries, to make connections with artists and physicians all over the world. Maybe, in the future, we will also invite some of your members to be part in one of the Doctor’s Winter Salon
Do you support the idea that art can better your medical profession?
There is no doubt that the affinity for arts (not only painting and sculpture, but also literature and music) springs from the need to keep in touch with the beautiful, “healthy” areas of life. The medical profession is ennobled also by the courage to confront pain day after day, deal with the evil, the imperfection and the hardships of the living. Seen mainly under its diseased forms, the human body sheds its harmony, and we might forget that beauty does not always mean a triumph over the ugly, but it can also be an enduring value despite the horrors and illnesses of man and times. On the other hand, I think we can also talk about complementarities. The art of cure, of alleviating human body’s dysfunctions in the aseptic space of the hospital does not exclude, but implies the admiration for the human body, for the beauty of the landscape or for artistic metaphor. Does not exclude, also, the surrealistic vision, or the burlesque one. Being, in the same time, physician and painter, means to find a balance, to avoid the one-sided point of view and to try the diversity.
One Response to “Interview with the new president of the Romanian Doctor -Artists Society”
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shrinkescu says: April 27, 2010 at 10:33 pm
shrinkescu says: April 27, 2010 at 10:33 pm
The Medical Art Society exists for doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeons, whether working, retired or students, who enjoy drawing, painting and sculpture when at leisure.It is based in Britain, but welcomes medical artists living abroad as members and has links with similar medical art societies in other countries.
The Society's programme includes lectures by well known artists, visits to studios and galleries, life drawing sessions, painting days and weekends, short breaks in Britain and abroad, occasional conferences and an Annual Exhibition .
The MAS is administered by the Royal Society of Medicine in London and some of the Society's activities take place there but there is no requirement to join the RSM as well. There is no joining fee and the low
Contact details:
Medical Art Society, c/o MAS Administrator,
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street,
London W1G 0AE Telephone: 0207 290 3948
Email: mas@rsm.ac.uk
Medical Art Society, c/o MAS Administrator,
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street,
London W1G 0AE Telephone: 0207 290 3948
Email: mas@rsm.ac.uk
Doctors, dentists and vets (whether working, retired or students) who enjoy drawing, painting or three dimensional work when they are at leisure are invited to join the Medical Art Society. This is a friendly and encouraging group of people whose artistic talents range from near beginners to virtually professional. They are not Medical Illustrators. Numbers fluctuate but at present there are about 250 members, many based in or near London but others living elsewhere in Britain and further afield. Though administered through the Royal Society of Medicine in London the MAS is a free-standing society and membership of the RSM is not a requirement. The annual fee is £20. There is no entry fee.
To get further information and to join the Society please contact:
MAS Administrator,
c/o Royal Society of Medicine,
1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE
Telephone: 0207 290 3948
Email: mas@rsm.ac.uk
Alternatively you can download the MAS membership application form by clicking on the link below. It is in PDF format and needs Adobe Reader or equivalent to be installed on your computer. If you don't already have it you can get it by clicking here.
Membership Application FormMAS Organisation:
MEDICAL ART SOCIETY
Patron: Mr Thomas Coates, RWS, NEAC, PPRBA, PPPS, RP
OFFICERS
President: Mr Neil Weir
Immediate Past President: Dr Pat Mortimer
Honorary Treasurer: Mr John Wakeham
Honorary Secretary: Dr Jeanette Cayley
COMMITTEE
Dr Barry Hoffbrand
Professor Victor Dubowitz
Dr Elizabeth James
Dr John Loveday
Dr Oliver Samuel
Dr Ann Whitehead
Dr Peter Whitehead
MAS Administrator (RSM): Mrs Primrose Ante-Bennett
Patron: Mr Thomas Coates, RWS, NEAC, PPRBA, PPPS, RP
OFFICERS
President: Mr Neil Weir
Immediate Past President: Dr Pat Mortimer
Honorary Treasurer: Mr John Wakeham
Honorary Secretary: Dr Jeanette Cayley
COMMITTEE
Dr Barry Hoffbrand
Professor Victor Dubowitz
Dr Elizabeth James
Dr John Loveday
Dr Oliver Samuel
Dr Ann Whitehead
Dr Peter Whitehead
MAS Administrator (RSM): Mrs Primrose Ante-Bennett
Meetings: The Committee meets two or three times a year to ensure the Society's affairs are in good order, to review recent activities and plan forthcoming events.
Newsletters & Updates: The Society's newsletters are available to download by clicking on a link below. They are in PDF format and need Adobe Reader (or equivalent) to be installed on your computer to enable you to read/print them. If you don't already have it you can download it from here.
MAS Newsletter - May 2011 MAS Update - December 2010
Links to related organisations:
| The Royal Society of Medicine | |
| Pincet en Penseel | |
| Royal Netherlands Medical Society (KNMG) | |
In 1934 several doctors who were attending a British Medical Association meeting in Brighton held a successful exhibition of their own art works. This led to the foundation of the Medical Art Society in 1935 for doctor-artists who paid an annual subscription of one guinea a year. Sir Leonard Hill became the first President and other distinguished medical men on the Committee included Geoffrey Bourne and Sir Harold Gillies. (No women doctors were members until 1951). It was decided to hold an Annual Exhibition every year of drawings, paintings, etchings, woodcarvings and sculptures by the members, and this would be followed by an Annual Dinner. In 1938 membership of the new MAS had risen to 85 and at the Annual Exhibition, held that year at the Royal Society of Medicine, 38 paintings, 57 drawings and four sculptures were shown.
During World War II the Society remained dormant but in 1947 it was restarted and 148 works were shown at the Annual Exhibition. Other activities over succeeding years included winter drawing classes and critiques by distinguished artists and the Exhibitions continued to be successful despite growing financial problems and a drop in membership.
In 1967 dental surgeons were invited to join the Society and over the next decade activities were more limited but there was an Exhibition nearly every year and links with similar societies abroad were developed. Since then works by Danish, French and Dutch artists have been shown on occasion and MAS members have also been involved in similar exhibitions abroad.
The Society was fortunate enough to be rescued financially in 1977 by a distinguished member, the Baron ver Heyden de Lancey, who was qualified in medicine, dentistry and law and keen to promote interaction between the different disciplines as well as being an art collector and amateur painter. He thought that the Medical Art Society should be closely linked to the Royal Society of Medicine and to that end left generous annual sums in perpetuity to the RSM for the administration of MAS affairs, and to the MAS for general expenses and for two prizes to be awarded at each Annual Exhibition. His generosity meant that the Society was on a sound financial footing again and membership rose. The Baron was invited to become the Society's first Patron, followed after his death by Sir Hugh Casson. The present Patron is the distinguished artist, Mr Tom Coates.
In 1995 the RSM opted out of the agreement to provide administerial support and MAS members took on these tasks until 1998 when the RSM again became the 'home base'. In that same year Professor Victor Dubowitz organised an excellent symposium on 'Medicine and the Arts' at the RSM and the Annual Exhibition and Dinner were both held there.
Venues for the Exhibitions have varied over the years, being held originally in the RSM but subsequently at the following: Fine Art Society Gallery, Walker Gallery, Leighton House, Chandos House, Archer Gallery, Royal Free Hospital, Westminster Gallery, Royal London Hospital, Royal College of Pathologists and, from 1980 to 1987 and from 2000 to 2008 at the Mall Galleries.
In 2009 for the first time the Annual Exhibition was held outside central London, at the Artshed, near Ware.
Slideshow of MAS activities & events
Events section for 2011/12 updated on 15th June 2011.There are events throughout the year, nearly every month, open to members and their guests. The Medical Art Society has limited funds and so most events are arranged by ourselves and are self-supported financially as far as possible. The Annual Exhibition is the most important event of the year and is funded by the Society, augmented through hanging fees.
Events include:
· The Annual Exhibition.
This is the society's main event each year. In 2009 it was held outside London for the first time, in the Artshed near Ware in Hertfordshire, and in 2010 it was held in the Atrium of the Royal Society of Medicine in Wimpole Street, London. In 2011 it will once again be held at the RSM.
This is the society's main event each year. In 2009 it was held outside London for the first time, in the Artshed near Ware in Hertfordshire, and in 2010 it was held in the Atrium of the Royal Society of Medicine in Wimpole Street, London. In 2011 it will once again be held at the RSM.
· Life drawing and painting sessions, some with a tutor, are held once a month during each winter and spring at the Royal Society of Medicine.
· Smaller exhibitions, gallery visits, talks and concerts.
In 2009 Professor Maurice Cockrill spoke on 'The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition' and on his role as Keeper of the Royal Academy. Also in 2009 John Loveday organised a visit to Gilston House and to the Henry Moore Foundation in Hertfordshire. In 2010 a special charity concert, 'An evening with Jonathan Veira', was held in association with the RSM Music Society and the British Nepal Society in aid of the British Nepal Otology Society.
In 2009 Professor Maurice Cockrill spoke on 'The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition' and on his role as Keeper of the Royal Academy. Also in 2009 John Loveday organised a visit to Gilston House and to the Henry Moore Foundation in Hertfordshire. In 2010 a special charity concert, 'An evening with Jonathan Veira', was held in association with the RSM Music Society and the British Nepal Society in aid of the British Nepal Otology Society.
· Painting days and weekends organised by members
These, whether large or small events, are organised by members and are much appreciated by other members and their friends. In 2009 Alan Lyne organised a trip to Bali in February 2009. There was a Scottish break at Friars Carse near Dumfries in May and Pat Mortimer arranged one to Budapest in August. In 2010 there was a trip to the Scilly Isles in March, a visit to Oxford in June and an 8 day holiday/visit to Libya in October.
These, whether large or small events, are organised by members and are much appreciated by other members and their friends. In 2009 Alan Lyne organised a trip to Bali in February 2009. There was a Scottish break at Friars Carse near Dumfries in May and Pat Mortimer arranged one to Budapest in August. In 2010 there was a trip to the Scilly Isles in March, a visit to Oxford in June and an 8 day holiday/visit to Libya in October.
· Joint activities with our Dutch colleagues.
Society members are now invited each year to painting breaks in Holland organised by the members of the Dutch medical art society known as 'Pincet en Penseel'. This has included visits to Oostkapelle, Zeeland and Tuscany.
Society members are now invited each year to painting breaks in Holland organised by the members of the Dutch medical art society known as 'Pincet en Penseel'. This has included visits to Oostkapelle, Zeeland and Tuscany.
Events coming up in 2011:
These events are open to Medical Art Society members and their guests. For further information and to book please contact the MAS Administrator at the RSM (click here for contact details) or alternatively you can download the latest Events Booking Form by clicking the link below. You can also find more information in the latest Newsletter/Update.
· Joint activities with Dutch colleagues (Pincet en Penseel)
Several years ago MAS members joined the Dutch members of their medical art society, 'Pincet en Penseel', in their very enjoyable painting breaks in Holland and now we are regularly invited to take part in some of their events. Download the latest Newsletter for full details of these events, which include:
· Annual Exhibition (9 April to 4 June 2011)
The Exhibition will be held in the hospital Medisch Centrum Alkmaar. This is a nice old town 50 kilometres north of Amsterdam in the bulb growing area, so plenty of daffodils and hyacinths--though tulips come a bit later. The opening ceremony will take place on April 9th with comments on the works by an art professor at 2 p.m. and the Private View at 3.30 pm.
· Painting, Sculpting, Carving, Photography etc. in Tuscany (4 Sept to 11 Sept 2011)
Members and friends are invited to join their Dutch colleagues in their annual Tuscany week near Pienza. This is held in the agriturismo Sant'Anna in Camprena, a former Benedictine monastery where monks' cells have been turned into bedrooms with bathrooms close by.
· Marrakesh Riad holiday (Fri 3 June to Wed 8 June 2011)
Sally Joyston-Bechal's son Marcus and his wife Emma own and run the lovely Riad Zam Zam within the medina walls in Marrakech (view details on their website) and it may be possible to arrange a short period of about five days when MAS members and friends could take the whole place for a great holiday there.
· Lavender Fields of South London (prov: 9th and/or 10th July 2011)
Nick Silva is organising a visit to the large lavender field in Carshalton/Banstead (Mayfield Lavender, SM7 3BE) which is close to the M25 and 15 miles from central London. The field is open from 9.30am to 7.00pm. Also, in Oaks Park Carshalton there are a number of artists' studios which have an open weekend on the proposed dates, so a combined visit is proposed. Download the information sheet here for further details.
· Annual Exhibition (Mon 18 July to 23 July 2011)
The Society's main event in 2011 will be the 76th Annual Exhibition. It will be held in the Atrium of the Royal Society of Medicine as it was in 2010. Members are encouraged to take part in this special Annual Exhibition. It will be hung in the atrium and 'original buttery' section of the RSM and we hope it will attract a number of visitors.
· Visit to Talinn, Estonia (18th to 23rd August 2011)
Alan Lyne has visited the beautiful mediaeval city of Talinn, capital of Estonia and 2011 European City of Culture, and is planning a short break there for the MAS. People could fly directly there for a short holiday or include it in their own visits to perhaps Scandinavia or St Petersburg. Further details to come. Please contact Alan Lyne and let us know on the booking form if you are interested in coming.
· Gardens, Castles and Theatre in Northumbria (Sept 15th to 19th 2011)
Jane Jackson has arranged this two-part visit which begins in Newcastle and includes a visit to the newly refurbished Theatre Royal to see Alan Bennett's play The Madness of King George. The itinery is as follows:
Thursday September 15th: Check in to Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre
Friday September 16th: Newcastle/Gateshead galleries, gardens, sites to explore. Theatre Royal option in the evening--Alan Bennett's 'The Madness of King George' -tickets £27each.
Saturday September 17th: Go in our coach to Woodhorn Colliery Museum and Ashington for 'Pitmen Painters' exhibition. Coastal drive north and check in to Masons Arms Hotel near Alnwick.
Sunday September 18th: Exploring, painting etc locally or optional excursion to Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (extra cost TBA).
Monday September 19th: Alnwick Castle gardens and return by coach to Newcastle.
Cost: £309 for 2 nights B&B in Newcastle and 2 nights D,B&B at Masons Arms; visits to Pitmen Painters gallery and Alnwick garden; coach travel.(Not included: single room supplement £150 or insurance)
Please contact Jane Jackson as soon as possible if you are interested (01865 773396 or janejxn@talktalk.net).
Thursday September 15th: Check in to Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre
Friday September 16th: Newcastle/Gateshead galleries, gardens, sites to explore. Theatre Royal option in the evening--Alan Bennett's 'The Madness of King George' -tickets £27each.
Saturday September 17th: Go in our coach to Woodhorn Colliery Museum and Ashington for 'Pitmen Painters' exhibition. Coastal drive north and check in to Masons Arms Hotel near Alnwick.
Sunday September 18th: Exploring, painting etc locally or optional excursion to Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (extra cost TBA).
Monday September 19th: Alnwick Castle gardens and return by coach to Newcastle.
Cost: £309 for 2 nights B&B in Newcastle and 2 nights D,B&B at Masons Arms; visits to Pitmen Painters gallery and Alnwick garden; coach travel.(Not included: single room supplement £150 or insurance)
Please contact Jane Jackson as soon as possible if you are interested (01865 773396 or janejxn@talktalk.net).
Events coming up in 2012:
· Visit to the Deutsche Bank Art Collection (8th March 2012)
We have booked a visit to the collection at the headquarters of Deutsche Bank in London. Tours start at 6pm and last about one and a half hours. Although the tour itself is free, it is a fundraiser and so visitors are asked to donate £5-10 to the current charities supported by Deutsche Bank. There is an additional cost of £4-5 per head if we want wine and nibbles on arrival. Please let Sally Joyston-Bechal know if you are interested and be sure to fill in the next events booking form for the MAS administrator.
· Other proposed events in 2012
Nick Silva has suggested a painting day in the Carshalton area in 2012. Sheila Seepersaud-Jones has suggested a visit to the Cromer area of Norfolk, which she knows well. Jeanette Cayley is planning a party to stay in North Cornwall in the spring or autumn. Elizabeth James has information about an interesting tutored art break at the Hotel Kristiana at Saalbach in Austria. Details will follow about these events when arranged.
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