THE augmented reality art exhibition held at Ilkley Art Studio last weekend saw a variety of art posters created by Mark Chappell aka Charming McKee come to life to explain more about the isolating condition, aphasia.

Aphasia is a communication disability due to but not limited to stroke or brain injury. During the pandemic lockdowns the artist used the opportunity to produce augmented reality art to highlight his experience of stroke and aphasia. He also wanted to raise awareness of the support the Say Aphasia charity can offer to people with aphasia.

John Gamble, who runs Art School Ilkley where the aphasia exhibition was held, visited the display and said: “It was a really engaging exhibition.”

Another visitor said “I’ve never used my phone like that before to make artwork come alive. I learnt a lot about aphasia.”

Visitors to the exhibition were also able to take away Aphasia Information packs and details of the monthly Say Aphasia drop in group Mark and his wife run in Skipton.

Over the last week aphasia has made headlines as the Hollywood actor, Bruce Willis, has been diagnosed with the condition. Members of the Say Aphasia charity, including Mark, conducted national TV and radio interviews to explain more about aphasia.

For further information about the Skipton drop in group please Email skipton@sayaphasia.org or to view the Say Aphasia press interviews visit the charity’s website www.sayaphasia.org/press.