Abstract:
Concentration is as important as other things. Good concentration determines how well children can control their mind and not be wavered and confused,In which Thailand is currently facing a problem of children having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: (ADHD). From statistics the number of children with ADHD has increased dramatically however art is one method of solving this problem. Since art makes children feel proud, helping them to concentrate on creating artworks, which art activities helps to refine and improve the childrens mind. Using this aspect as an inspiration to create mixed media art Space of Happiness, the target group is focused on children with ADHD (6-12 years old). The method used to screen children who are interested in art is through the use of questionnaire about behaviors of potential having AHDH and by observation. In-depth, the actual reason is from genetics and surroundings, which causes children to have impropriate behaviors when compared to age and development of concentration, causing them to have lack of concentration and lose self-control. Being overly enthusiastic also has effects on emotion and interaction with others, making some children feel inferior and lose pride. However children who have artistic imaginations and have determination will have to ability to partially control themselves. Art is not only an activity to pass time, but it has a value as it helps heightens intelligence and imagination for children. When children are happy, The activities brings the creation of mixed media art with ocurance toward happiness making the experience of visiting a hospital more pleasant for children. Creating an artwork under the concept Pure imagine, is the creation of work with the function of being an area for playing and activity area or for children to interact with each other while fulfilling their happiness through their engagement with the space.