Aidan Shingler:
Aidan Shingler was born in London and now lives in Derbyshire.
He has worked as an artist, writer and activist (or as he prefers to describe himself, Reality Tester) for four decades. He conceived and organised the Kiss it! XX Campaign – a series of national protests to expose human rights violations in the psychiatric system. He is author of PSYCHE and co-author of On the Receiving End which was published to highlight the emotional and psychological impact of psychiatric assault and call for radical reform of the mental health system.
Aidan Shingler’s art and writing questions and challenges common preconceptions and misconceptions. He invites those who encounter his work to see the world anew. Through creativity he celebrates life and the universe, emphasises the multi-dimensional nature of reality and conveys the strength and fragility of the human spirit. His work is pervaded by signs, symbolism, synchronicity and significance.
Aidan Shingler's exhibitions have toured the United Kingdom. He was curator of the 1990 Visions show at the Royal College of Art and is creator of StarDisc - a 21st century stone circle and celestial amphitheatre located in the Derbyshire Dales.
His art is included in the permanent collections of:
He has worked as an artist, writer and activist (or as he prefers to describe himself, Reality Tester) for four decades. He conceived and organised the Kiss it! XX Campaign – a series of national protests to expose human rights violations in the psychiatric system. He is author of PSYCHE and co-author of On the Receiving End which was published to highlight the emotional and psychological impact of psychiatric assault and call for radical reform of the mental health system.
Aidan Shingler’s art and writing questions and challenges common preconceptions and misconceptions. He invites those who encounter his work to see the world anew. Through creativity he celebrates life and the universe, emphasises the multi-dimensional nature of reality and conveys the strength and fragility of the human spirit. His work is pervaded by signs, symbolism, synchronicity and significance.
Aidan Shingler's exhibitions have toured the United Kingdom. He was curator of the 1990 Visions show at the Royal College of Art and is creator of StarDisc - a 21st century stone circle and celestial amphitheatre located in the Derbyshire Dales.
His art is included in the permanent collections of:
- Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art
- The University of Nottingham, School of Medicine
- Derbyshire County Hall
Call of the Stars:
Aidan Shingler - creator of StarDisc, a 40ft diameter illuminated 21st century stone circle, shares his extraordinary visionary experiences and invites you to connect with the great beyond.
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Only Smarties have the Answer:
Aidan Shingler and the Antidotes parody the mentality of the shrink in this darkly comic show.
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