“My work is about healing, forgiveness and reconciliation,” says Robyn, who is in her late 50s and lives in Brighton. “I come from the school of hard knocks. A recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis on top of my bipolar is difficult. However art rescued me – the artistic process gives me relief from the difficulties of managing my health issues.”
Street Art: Robyn Forman’s work is all about the power of healing
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