A THOUGHT-PROVOKING art exhibition at The Farnham Pottery has promoted understanding of the devastating effects of post traumatic stress disorder.

?The Conflict Within exhibition in Wrecclesham was run by artist and owner of Clasby Art, Katy Clasby, showcasing a wide variety of uplifting art.

It opened with a VIP evening attended by 60 guests, including the mayor of Farnham, representatives of PTSD Resolution UK, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, and Combat Stress’s senior art psychotherapist.

Katy said all the works were very well received. She told the Herald: “The 40 piece collection was sectioned into four areas – exploring emotion, nature nurture, healing and politics of post traumatic stress disorder, aimed at promoting understanding of the devastating effects of this condition on every day life.”

Katy added that the inclusion of audio for each piece was found to be “highly engaging, thought-provoking and very emotive” by many of the exhibion’s attendees. Thirteen pieces have been sold – with proceeds put towards a community project supporting PTSD sufferers, of which there are an estimated two million in the UK.

Katy continued: “These funds together with other proceeds being collected are presently intended for a developing community garden in Camberley.

“The space, run by my partner Jason Clasby, a long standing post traumatic stress disorder sufferer, will provide peace, tranquility and a sense of belonging to those struggling with PTSD and any other mental health issues.

“It will also continue to support horticultural courses underpinning back to work schemes and many other fundraising events taking shape over the coming months.”

Katy thanked all of the guests, friends and family who attended the launch night as well as Guy and Alex Hains, owners of the pottery, “but most of all my partner Jason for his unending patience, support, clinical input and mental strength”.