REALITY TESTER:
Aidan Shingler was born in London and now lives in Derbyshire. He is married to dancer, writer, Tricia Durdey.
He has worked as an artist, writer and activist (or as he prefers to decribe 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 co-authored 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. He is co-founder of the StarDisc Trust – registered Charity no. 1160015.
His art is included in the permanent collections of:
He has worked as an artist, writer and activist (or as he prefers to decribe 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 co-authored 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. He is co-founder of the StarDisc Trust – registered Charity no. 1160015.
His art is included in the permanent collections of:
- Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art
- The University of Nottingham, School of Medicine
- Derbyshire County Hall