Peabody: a comic strip about depression and anxiety by Jane Goetzee
Written by admin2 on May 23rd, 2009Filed under: Regular Contributors, Jane Goetzee, Themes, The Wandering Agoraphobe, Art Gallery
Peabody: Special Edition
by Jane Goetzee
[Ed's note: Peabs is only one page this week...it's a magnificent take on one of William Blake's Songs of Innocence. Click image to see full size version. Enjoy!]
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Jane Goetzee is an artist based in the UK. She holds first and Masters degrees in Fine Art at the University of Staffordshire and has worked for many years as a community artist. She writes poetry, makes short films and soundscapes, most of which focus on issues of identity, stereotyping, and representation. As a Person who has Experienced Anxiety and Bouts Of Depression for Years (Peabody), Jane uses cartooning to cast a less stigmatizing light on issues of mental distress. She also works part-time as a disability adviser and runs a support scheme for families with disabled children. She is closely involved with the Journal of Literary Disability as copy-editor and keen advocate. She is currently planning a research project that will explore the topic of arts in health from a disability studies perspective.
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After 20 years suffering with progressing anxiety levels, I am beginning to try and look at life with a little humour, thanks for your help.