ART YOU OK
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The power of art in supporting mental health
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About
Art You OK™ is a project bridging the connection between art and mental well-being.
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The first Art You OK™ project was established in 2023. Its strong focus is on shared experiences. It brings together local artists, art therapists, and community members through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative installations. The goal is to foster open conversations about mental health, break down stigma, and create accessible avenues for people to explore their emotions and connect.
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The 2025 Art You OK™ project is sponsored by the City of Melbourne Annual Art Grant. The project's focus is to collaborate with a public hospital and work with patients to support their emotional and spiritual well-being. Over 20 weeks, Xiang will engage with patients using art-making and storytelling to honour their unique journeys and strengths. The completion of this effort will be a public exhibition at the hospital, along with digital content and social media storytelling to amplify its impact.
Contact us if you would like to involve the Art You OK™ program in your organisation.
Meet Our Founder
Xiang is a professional art therapist and counsellor with extensive experience working with adults and children dealing with a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, work-related burnout (adults only), ADHD, ASD, C-PTSD, family violence, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and relationship breakup.
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Xiang also has over 12 years of experience in cooperation training and team building.
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Xiang has worked with various clients, including Australian and international banks, finance management corporations, technology corporations, not-for-profit organisations, Australian federal and local governments, and Australian universities.
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With ten years of work experience in the disability sector, Xiang deeply understands individual and organisational well-being needs.
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In addition to professional experience, Xiang has personal experience with mental health and disability, which provides a unique perspective on their work.
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Xiang is also an award-winning artist fluent in English and Chinese.
Exhibitions and Programs
ART YOU OK™ 2023
Art You Ok™ 2023 launched with Wyndham City Council's support to explore the connection between art and mental health. Led by local artist and therapist Xiang, the project engaged the community through exhibitions and workshops, fostering dialogue, reducing stigma, and using creativity as a tool for emotional well-being and connection.
The theme of Art You OK™ 2023 was art for the well-being of artists and art therapists. Eighteen artists and art therapists participated in the exhibition in the Annex pop-up art gallery in Wyndham.
ART YOU OK™ 2025
Art You Ok™ 2025, supported by the City of Melbourne, brings art-making to the bedsides of patients at a Public Hospital in Melbourne to support mental health for inpatients. The project will culminate in a public exhibition that aims to raise awareness about emotional well-being in hospitals while showcasing the healing, connecting, and inspiring power of art.
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