Stroke of Art 2009 | Faith, Hope, Courage

Judi Halliday, Stroke of Art Ambassador

The Stroke of Art launch was held at the ArtHouse Hotel, formerly the School of Arts Building in Sydney’s CBD on Monday 3rd August.

The National Stroke Foundation CEO, Dr Erin Lalor welcomed guests and introduced accomplished artist and Stroke of Art Ambassador Judi Halliday. Judi openly spoke about her personal stroke experience and the blessings she has in her life today, her wonderful family.

Stroke survivor, Jen Li spoke about her stroke at age 24. Jen’s honest portrayal of her experience was inspiring and uplifting.

View photos from the Stroke of Art Exhibition and launch

The Minister for Health the Hon. John Della Bosca and Sandra Sully officially  opened the Stroke of Art exhibition on behalf of the National Stroke Foundation at NSW Parliament House on Wednesday 5th August.
The Stroke of Art exhibition is about the journey of recovery and features the work of Australian artists and stroke survivors Judi Halliday, Nick Safstrom and one of the nation’s leading painters and sculptors, Robert Juniper. 
The artworks were supported by hundreds of postcards with messages of faith, hope and courage from Australians touched by stroke.  Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, NSW Premier Nathan Rees, Sandra Sully, Masterchef judge Gary Mehigan and actress Michala Banas all contributed personal messages, as did tennis great John Newcombe who survived a stroke five years ago.
The Stroke of Art exhibition is running in Fountain Court at Parliament House NSW until 28 August.

A special thank you goes out to the following people and groups for their tremendous support of Stroke of Art 2009: Judi Halliday, Nick Safstrom, Robert Juniper, Veolia Environmental Services, The ArtHouse Hotel, Parliament House NSW, Andy Madigan, Carla Florist, Gai Waterhouse Stables, David Jones, Taronga Zoo, Orso Bayside Restaurant, Captain Cook Cruises, C-Mac Sheetmetal               

Stroke of Art: history
The first Stroke of Art exhibition was held at the NSW Parliament House in 2003. The Stroke of Art exhibition is an evocative and inspirational expression of the journey of recovery which showcases artworks and poetry from Australian stroke survivors.

The Stroke of Art exhibition is testimony to the hope and transformation that stroke survivors face after stroke. We have received positive feedback from those who have seen past exhibitions, especially stroke survivors who were inspired by the artwork displayed.