Drawings Inspired by Anatomy
Visual Literacy : Seeing the Skin Project
Using the historical dermatology and anatomical collections, this innovative project explores how we can view the skin creatively, and how this can enhance how dermatology clinicians work with and create innovation for medical developments . It encourages participants to make their own discoveries about the skin, using a variety of drawing skills, materials and tools. From it's initial pilot project working with dermatology students, consultants and registrars from Derby University, Nottingham University and UHDB Hospitals, the project has grown to work with Trusts nationally and gain recognition within the Dermatology sector.
In November 2023, Emma was invited by the British Association of Dermatologists to develop and run training for Dermatology professionals from across England. The project has been presented at a number of prestigious events including the International Health & Humanities Conference and Derby Medical Society's annual meeting. The project is currently developing its next phase with training being delivered across the UK, working with other trusts and medical organisations including Skin of Colour Training UK.
Aspects of the project are being exhibited at the annual British Association of Dermatologists Conference at Manchester Central Convention Centre, July 2nd - July 4th 2024. In 2025, three large-scale figures inspired by the project will be the contemporary element of the flagship exhibition at Derby Museum and Art Gallery; Joseph Wright, A Life on Paper, on public display from May to September.
Kaleidoscopic Anatomy
Kaleidoscopic are a series of anatomical drawings, inspired by models in the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Medical Museum and the collection from The Royal College of Physicians Museum. They can be moved to take you on a kaleidoscopic journey…. The drawings are the basis for two surreal anatomical sculptures, created by Sculptor Simon Watson. Both drawings and sculptures will feature in a forthcoming exhibition and be used in the Visual Literacy: Seeing the skin project in 2024.
Threads - Leonardo, a Life in Drawing
2019 was the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci. Derby Museum & Art Gallery was the Museum chosen to represent the East Midlands for The Royal Collection's national 'Leonardo Da Vinci: A Life in Drawing' exhibition. E J Lance was selected to be the contemporary Artist responding to Leonardo's anatomical drawings as part of this internationally significant exhibition. She created five huge surreal anatomical 'beings' that were drawn directly on to the wall, live. The beings have evolved to use many faceted limbs to express their emotions and to communicate, the beings are alien, yet human. One of the original drawings is on permanent display in The Joseph Wright Study Center. Images of the works were displayed at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
Anatomical Illusions
A series of experimental drawings which use mirrors to explore anatomical models. Exhibited as part of Air Arts temporary exhibition: Three were selected by the Library & Information Service to go on permanent display. One is used on the cover of the Exhibition programme: Autumn Winter 2018/2019.
Go With the Flo
Commissioned by Fleet Arts to celebrate the bicentenary of Florence Nightingale's birth, 3 paper-cut, sculptural drawings exploring light, water and air which were the three aspects Florence believed underpinned good health. The designs of the works were inspired by three workshops with NHS staff, the finished works were exhibited at Royal Derby Hospital and one of the works is on permanent display at Fleet Arts.
Humble Giants
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Air Arts exhibition.
Pre-amble drawings to Still Spirits inspired by the Blashka models in the Woollaton Hall Natural History Museum's collection.
