Discover the artist drawn to the stories of people facing mental health challenges.
After rediscovering art following a severe illness, Andy Farr began painting portraits of people recovering from major trauma. In this episode of InnerVisions, find out how art helped Andy himself deal with the impact of his father's bipolar disorder, learn how he became skilled as a trauma translator, and discover how he brings together hurt and healing in his unique artworks.
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Who is Andy Farr?
1:21 The Visitor
2:18 Carousel
2:44 Breaking Free
3:18 Addressing Trauma Through Paintings
3:55 Rachel
4:52 Andy's Origins
5:42 Painting with Music
6:23 PhD Research
7:18 Communicating Through Art