it’s alright — my first solo exhibition

What happens when we give ourselves permission to say the things we usually keep to ourselves?

Developed during my MA in Creative Practice, it’s alright brings together paintings inspired by personal experiences and anonymous responses to the words “It’s alright that I…”. Some are funny, others more difficult to say out loud. Together, they explore family, guilt, expectations and the relief of discovering that we’re not the only ones who feel this way.

There will be a private view on Friday 30 October, 6.30–8.30pm, collaborative painting on Saturday 31 October, 11am–2pm, and afternoon tea on Sunday 1 November, 3–5pm.

I’d love you to come along, spend time with the paintings and perhaps add a few words of your own.

A limited-run exhibition zine, It’s Alright That I…, is also available to buy online. It brings together paintings from the exhibition, anonymous responses gathered through the project, and fragments of reflection around shame, honesty, humour, memory and being human.