Help the normals.

  • Sen, Dolly
Date:
[2018]
Reference:
3167786i
  • 3-D Objects

About this work

Publication/Creation

[2018]

Physical description

1 object : coloured paper on plastics ; 23 x 9 cm

Contributors

Notes

Dolly Sen is a mental health service user and her work explores stigma and frustration with the systems around health care. This collecting tin for a fictional charity ‘Help the normals’ was originally used by her in performances. It challenges depictions of disabled people as being abject recipients of pity and suggests a more positive framing of mental difference.
Red plastic collecting tin with label inscribed "HELP THE NORMALS, PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY - THEY WON'T". Fabric holder at top, coin and button inside.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3167786i

Exhibitions note

Exhibited in 'Being Human' at Wellcome Collection, London from 5th September 2019.

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    On Exhibition
    		 Can't be requested

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