Sharron is a leader in using art for therapeutic purposes in healthcare, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in creating dementia-friendly environments. Her research-driven approach helps in developing innovative artistic solutions that enhance health outcomes for the elderly. She has become a sought-after keynoter and co-author. As the Founder of Tailored Art Works!, Sharron collaborates with healthcare providers to make a lasting impact in the aged care sector.
Transformative Impact
Sharron’s innovative designs enhance healthcare environments through art, creating spaces that promote healing and well-being. Each project is thoughtfully crafted to foster positive experiences for patients and caregivers alike.
Science-Driven Solutions
With nearly two decades of research, Sharron utilises evidence-based strategies in her art installations to address unique healthcare challenges, enabling improved patient outcomes.
Community Partnerships
Sharron’s work involves collaboration with healthcare providers, universities, and governments, leveraging shared knowledge to create environments that are not only functional but also inspiring.
My Expertise in Therapeutic Art Solutions
Evidence-Based Art Applications
My approach is grounded in research, ensuring that each artistic implementation is backed by scientific inquiry to promote better health outcomes.
Dementia-Friendly Design
With nearly two decades of research, I utilise evidence-based strategies in my art installations to address unique healthcare challenges, enabling improved patient outcomes.
Customised Art Installations
I create tailor-made art solutions that cater to the specific aesthetic and therapeutic needs of healthcare facilities.
Innovative Approaches
I engage in ongoing research to explore new ways art can positively impact health and aged care environments.
Collaborative Working
I work collaboratively with healthcare providers, educating them on the therapeutic benefits of art in patient care settings.
Community Engagement
Fostering community connections through art, I enable a shared experience that enriches both patients and families.
Recent Achievements
- Published in ACM
‘Are Art-based Technologies the Next Innovation in Health- and Aged-Care?‘ The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the world’s largest and most prestigious international scientific and educational computing society. Founded in 1947, it serves as a major hub for computing professionals, researchers, educators, and students to advance the state of the art in information technology.… Read more: Published in ACM - Invited as HIKM Co-Chair
HIKM Conference Co-Chair: Promotions The leading forum for Health Information Science. Sharron was an invited to co-lead this high-impact conference for Health Information Science researchers across Asia-Pacific and beyond since 2007. Sharron is responsible for the conference branding and it’s themes, using AI to produce illustrations reflective of the conference’s ethics and message. HIKM publishes… Read more: Invited as HIKM Co-Chair - ARTA 2025 Presentation
Australian Recreational Therapy Association Virtual Conference 2025 Sharron presented ‘Enhancing Person-centered Care through Neuroaesthetics and Art-based Technologies’ (ABTs) which focused on how Recreational / Diversional Therapists can use interactive art viewing in person-centred care increase their therapeutic impact, professional success, and sense of achievement. Sharron closed her presentation with the point that Allied Health services… Read more: ARTA 2025 Presentation - Presentation at GNBC 2026
8th Global Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorder, Bangkok Sharron presented ‘Art Technologies Delivering Therapy for Dementia Residents in Aged Care residents’ which focused on the neuroscience and neuroaesthetics of Art-based Technologies. Sharron was honoured to speak in the company of Internationallly esteemed Professors such as Dr. habil. Bernd Blobel, FACMI, FACHI, FHL7, FEFMI, FIAHSI,… Read more: Presentation at GNBC 2026
