arthur+martha

The experimental artists arthur+martha - Philip Davenport and Lois Blackburn - have worked with groups including older hospital patients, excluded schoolchildren and asylum seekers

Private Johnson, by Patrick Lannon, 2008 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

'We bring attention to the visions and words of people who are often lost in corners,' say the artists

Hope is a lot of things, anon, 2007 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

arthur+martha's latest exhibition, Paracetamol Soup, includes work inspired by the themes of ageing and identity

and to accept graciously, by Winifred Casemore, 2009 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

The artists worked with sheltered housing residents in Stockport and Manchester, often using familiar items for art. A packet of wind relief tablets was cheekily relabelled: 'All's well that ends well'

All's well that ends well, anon, 2009 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

Words were written, often in a spidery scrawl, on tags fixed to socks

Tennis Player, by Allen Whitaker, 2008 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

The people arthur+martha work with are sometimes confused, heavily medicated or recovering from surgery

Head for Treasure Island, anon, 2008 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

The experimental approach to art allows those with physical or mental health problems - like dementia or a stroke - to make a mark, however wavering

Ralph's view, anon, 2007 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR

The aim, say the artists, is that through creativity someone can reach out to others and be understood.

'Making art can change the way a person feels about themselves, their environment and their difficulties.'

Happiness, Happiness, by Myra Ellis, 2009 Photograph: Lois Blackburn/PR