Living Canvas at Wednesbury Library: Art, Sound & Neurodiversity
The second chapter of Living Canvas took place at Wednesbury Library, in collaboration with Black Country Touring this time focusing on neurodiverse expression and inclusive creativity.
It was a warm, interactive afternoon where art became a bridge for qqunderstanding. Together, we painted, sang, and shared stories proving once again that creativity can connect us beyond words.
Led by visual artist Isi Bhaks, participants explored painting as a way to express emotions and imagination freely. Each canvas became a personal story abstract, colourful, and beautifully individual.
Musician Jai Eric performed live, blending soulful guitar melodies with ambient compositions from Sandra Amartey, creating a soothing, immersive atmosphere.
Producer Rhookcastle invited the group to co-create an original song from scratch building lyrics and rhythm collaboratively, while Tayhmie Black handled the live sound, ensuring every voice and instrument was heard clearly and comfortably.
This Living Canvas session wasn’t about perfect technique it was about inclusion, connection, and confidence. The participants, many of whom were part of a neurodivergent community group, found joy in expressing themselves through colour and sound.
By combining music, art, and poetry, the session became a shared sensory experience calm, uplifting, and human.
The energy and artwork created at Wednesbury Library will feed into The Living Canvas Exhibition later this year alongside pieces from our first event at Stryx Gallery.
The exhibition will celebrate creativity as a tool for healing, storytelling, and connection where every painting, lyric, and performance represents a piece of a larger human story.
At Exceptional Pathways, we remain committed to creating inclusive spaces that bring people together through creativity because art should belong to everyone.
If you’d like to collaborate, host a session, or get involved in our upcoming exhibition, reach us at info@exceptionalpathways.com.
