Most of Beth's art is about her own lived experience of mania, psychosis and motherhood. ​​Beth has experienced poor treatment from mental health services leading to PTSD, this has led to Beth using her creative voice to advocate for radically better treatment for those with severe and stigmatised mental illnesses. Beth's creative expression is conveyed in different ways, she stitches poetry onto large tapestry-like pieces, she enjoys stitching as it feels that is difficult for others to undo. She also makes collages about herself in psychosis that are both beautiful and unnerving, playing with themes of duality. Sometimes she uses cartoons and satire motivated by anger about the mental health services.

 

She draws inspiration from Tracey Emin (who is a multi-media artist using autobiography and personal narratives to underpin her arts practice) and Frida Kahlo (who was a disabled artist, using colourful portraits of herself and others to explore personal and social identity in a postcolonial Mexico). A personal friend of Beth's also inspires her, Rose's work in radical empowerment for individuals who experience psychosis has reframed how she thinks about herself.

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Beth has previously held an online talk and workshop with Disability Arts Cymru about her art and lived experience, she hopes to continue to share her story through her art to continue her advocacy work around stigmatised mental health. She openly shares her experiences online through her social media which she uses to further her mission to bring awareness about severe mental health issues. 

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