ArtScience Museum

Co-curated with Science Gallery Melbourne, MENTAL aims to showcase different perspectives and stories across the mental health spectrum through art, science and ...

Our take on MENTAL – it’s a fun exhibit to get your hands full and hearts lighter. Pop your head inside the characters to hear soundscapes of Josh’s mind created by University of Melbourne students. Consistent effort is required to keep your mental health in check and improving – move well, feel well. “Have you eaten?” is probably your Asian parent’s way of caring for you. It encourages you to engage in tactile play and combat anxiety and sensory overload. Wheel, for instance, is a giant “hamster wheel” that will encourage you to get on your feet to run, walk, crawl or use your hands to clock as much distance as possible. Head to the large tent full of fabric and tactile materials. The mental image of the words “mental health” could be dark, gloomy and perhaps intimidating. Portal is designed to help you relax and be comfortable. Can you take the pressure from watching the process? Seven artwork presentations by Singaporean and Southeast Asian designs included at MENTAL are never seen before. YANGERMEISTER and Yunora’s Scenes from Therapy will pique your curiosity about psychotherapy.