Art exhibition: Marcus Price “Captivity and Freedom”

Marcus Price, psychotherapist and artist, is displaying his latest exhibition ‘Captivity and Freedom’ at the Tavistock Centre. His painting collection, which has been influenced by his work as a psychotherapist, comments on current social and political issues.

He describes his paintings as “largely free associative musings that sometimes reflect conflicting themes in my life”.

“I wrestle with the institutions that pervade people’s lives and that congeal into the images, almost as fast as I try to escape by painting over them.”

Marcus has held psychotherapy positions in a range of different organisations such as Turning Point, St. Mungo’s, The Salvation Army and The Priory Hospital. He currently runs a private psychotherapy practice, in Dartford, which he founded in 2008.

‘Captivity and Freedom’ will be on display at the Tavistock Centre until 24 December.

Art at the Tavistock and Portman

Art is an important feature of the Tavistock and Portman. We believe that the artworks in our buildings help to humanise what is essentially a clinical space, making it more friendly and welcoming. The arts can make a powerful contribution to health and well-being for both physical and mental health. Research has demonstrated the benefits of the arts in healthcare in hospitals and other healthcare setting and a Department of Health working group on the impact of arts on health found that the arts have ‘a clear contribution to make and offer major opportunities in the delivery of better health, wellbeing and improved experience for patients, service users and staff alike’.