ArtsExpressions takes the arts out of the gallery and into the hospital. This art space displays a palette of emotions transformed by patients into artistic forms often in collaboration with artists. The changing artworks enhance and humanise the hospital environment for patients, families, staff. In addition to their aesthetic value, ArtsExpressions also aim to create awareness of the patient support groups, and to celebrate the patients’ triumph over difficulties and struggles in coping with their illnesses.

The ArtsExpressions is situated in Blk 2 Level 1 of SGH, a busy passageway leading to the Specialist Outpatient Clinics, used by thousands of patients and staff daily. Exhibitions change every four to twelve weeks and are designed to appeal to a wide audience.

Current Exhibition
25 Jul - 30 Sept 08 FREE
An exhibition on the theme of body image conveyed through paintings and T-shirts designed by patients with eating disorders.

Past Exhibitions
Jan – Mar 05 Works of HeART
First exhibition at ArtsExpression showcased the works of 11 patients from Psychiatric Ward and Rehabilitation Medicine Ward, on the theme of Hope.

30 Mar – May 05 The Best Things in Life
Fund raising photo exhibition in support of Arts for Health by a staff of SGH, Dr Clinton Chan, that celebrates the splendour around us.

24 Apr – 3 Jun 05 GROW!
The vulnerable lives of children are highlighted in this art exhibition. On show were 20 works by Felicia Low, a visual artists and art educator and children of the Lightweight Club, a support group for parents with children born underweight.

6 Oct – 31 Dec 05 The Whole Woman – Portraits of Blossoms
An intimate display of self-portraits of 16 breast cancer survivors who went through mastectomy. Artwork was put up to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The workshop and exhibition was facilitated by Artist Susie Wong. The works were later displayed at CitiLink Mall Tickle Art Series from February to April 06.

15 Aug – 30 Sept 05 Hand-In Hand
Hand in Hand is a visual document of the stories of burns survivors and their journey to recovery. Members of the Burns Support Group learnt to make models of their own hands which were displayed together with paintings by local artist and La Salle art lecturer, Khiew.

26 Aug – 30 Nov 05 Listen to the Speaking Heart
A fund raising exhibition of emotive art in support of SGH Arts for Health by artist P Gnana.

15 Feb 05 – 1 Mar 06 Let a thousand Flowers Bloom
A display of visual blooms created by patients which convey messages of hope and happiness.

9 May – 30 Jul 06 On Being a Mum
An exhibition in celebration of motherhood and an installation art by four artists by Odile Moulin Susie Wong, Ye Ruoshi and Han Zi Rui

10 June – 24 Jun 06 I CAN
(The installation was put up in the Fountain Garden – one of several alternative art spaces in SGH)
An installation work by visual artist, Justin Lee and 100 SGH patients, I CAN captured the quotes of patients who were challenged to think beyond their state of helplessness. This display was the opening act of Arts Fest@SGH 2006.

Aug – Sept 06 Life@SGH
15 Aug – 15 Sept SGH 185th anniversary Art & Photography competition Exhibition
An exhibition of 25 works by SGH staff to celebrate its 185th anniversary. Staff and visitors were invited to vote for their favourite works.

23 Sept – 30 Nov 06 Listening to the World around Us
An exhibition by children of SGH Listen & Talk Programme Centre for Hearing & Cochlear Implants to commemorate the International Day for the Deaf. The paintings by the hearing impaired children explored the sounds and sights of nature through drama.

29 Dec – 1 Feb 07 Friends - An Ode to SGH Volunteers 
An exhibition, in collaboration with the Photographic Society of Singapore pays tribute to SGH staff and external Friends of SGH volunteers. The 20 photographs depict volunteers in action, along with their personal testimony of true spirit of giving.

16 Feb – 15 Jun 07 A Fruitful Year
An installation of collages and crafts by SGH patients and families.  Installation, concept and design by artists and graduates from Namyang Academy of Fine Arts.

26 Jun – 31 Aug 07 Art from the Heart
Admire 18 colourful ceramics by colon cancer survivors and their family members facilitated by Ceramic Artist Pearl Yang

14 Jun onwards: Mural Art at Ward 46 - How to fold 1000 cranes?
The colourful mural with a message of hope and healing was created by patients, volunteers and staff at Ward 46, in collaboration with artist Sandra Lee as part of Artsfest @ SGH. 

17 Oct  – 5 Jan 08 Beautiful Life - Photo Exhibition by SGH Amputee Support Group
The exhibition features 25 photos of nature taken in Singapore Botanical Garden by SGH patients from the Amputee Support Group, and first-time photographers.  The photo workshop was facilitated by Dr Tan Eng Loy from SGH Department of O&G with the help of 10 volunteer photographers.

11 Jan - 30 Mar 08 Connecting to Meaningful Living
Exhibition of collaborative artwork by patients, occupational therapists and visual artist, Sandra Lee, in celebration of Occupational Therapy Day on 11 Jan 08.

25 Feb - 1 Mar 08 FREE 
Art Installation of T-shirts designed by patients with eating disorders to commemorate The National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. (Venue : SGH Life Centre @ Bowyer Block) 

15 Mar - 30 June 08 Hope Blooms here
A site specific installation at the Gardens at SGH Blk 5 and Blk 7 by visual artist, Tay Bee Aye in collaboration with SGH patients and students of Northlight Secondary School. 

Artists/facilitators whom we have worked/collaborated with for the ArtsExpressions:

• Susie Wong
• Justin Lee
• Felicia Low
• Lim Kok Boon
• Khiew
• Odile Moulin
• Ye Ruoshi
• P Gnana
• Steven Yee
• Pearl Yang
• Sandra Lee
• Tay Bee Aye