New Playful Exhibition Opened at the Wellcome Collection – ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’
‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ is a solo exhibition by Jason Wilsher-Mills. The exhibition is a joyful exploration of the human body as the artist documents his journey as a disabled child.
@urbanadventurerldn ???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] New playful exhibition opened at the Wellcome Collection @Wellcome Collection ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ is a solo exhibition by Jason Wilsher-Mills. The exhibition is a joyful exploration of the human body as the artist documents his journey as a disabled child ???????????? Jason spent 5 years in hospital paralysed from the neck down. During these years he never lost his positivity and playfulness ???? Unable to move in his hospital bed, Jason immersed in TV shows, cartoons and his own imagination ???? The exhibition showcasing Jason in his hospital bed, surrounded by oversized toys and dioramas, and the best part is: everything is touchable ????️ Perfect day out with kids ???????? #wellcomecollection #dayoutwithkids #familydayout #halfterm #halftermideas #kidsdayout #CapCut
About Jason Wilsher-Mills
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1st August 1980. 2:54pm. Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield. The life of a young boy, named Jason Wilsher-Mills changed forever…
Jason Wilsher-Mills was hospitalised as a young teen with a rare autoimmune condition. The disease left him paralysed from the neck down for 5 years, and the doctors said he would not be able to celebrate his 16th birthday.
But the doctors were wrong. Jason not only celebrated his 16th birthday, but he remained positive, kept his humour and became an artist as an adult.
Unable to move in his hospital bed, Jason immersed in TV shows, cartoons and his own imagination. One day, he was watching Moscow Olympics on TV and saw British athletic legend, Sebastian Coe winning 1,500m wearing the number 254 on his vest.
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This memorable experience of Jason is in the centre point of ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ exhibition at Wellcome Collection.
Jason has always found positivity and playfulness and never lost his humour during his childhood full of challenges. His exhibition is an immersive installation, full of colours, drawings and interactive dioramas visitors can touch, press, feel and move.
‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’
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In the middle of the exhibition room, there is an oversized hospital bed with a huge colourful body. In front of the bed, British athletic legend, Sebastian Coe standing, his head transformed into a TV to mark the memorable moment Jason experienced while watching Moscow Olympics.
The legs of the enormous sculpture can by partially illuminated by pressing buttons to capture neurological issues causing disharmony between Jason’s body and brain.
Around the body there are giant toy soldiers, oversized viruses, comic books, and interactive dioramas. The whole space is filled with happy memories, positive energy and bright colours.
Practical Info
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Address
Wellcome Collection | 183 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BE
(Gallery 2, Level 1)
Opening Times
21 March 2024 – 12 January 2025
Mon: CLOSED
Tue & Wed: 10am – 6pm
Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri – Sun: 10am – 6pm
Easter hours
Friday 29 March 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 30 March 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 31 March 10:00 – 18:00
Monday 1 April 10:00 – 18:00
Tickets
FREE | NO booking required
Ready for your next adventure? What makes you..you? Francis Crick Institute recently opened a free exhibition, titled ‘Hello Brain!’ The exhibit invites its visitors for a mind-blowing journey around the head, and you can even knit your own brain cell! The ‘Hello Brain!’ exhibition is a 14-min walk from Wellcome Collection.
