This was part of my Final Major Project Interim Show at Kingston School of Art - Below are images of preparing for our exhibition.
Printed on Self-Adhesive paper, stuck directly onto the wall.
Narratives Of Living With An Invisible Illness
Part One.
My project aims to make the ‘invisible’ visible to others. Having an invisible illness is a challenge, being repeatedly told that we look, and sound fine can lead us to think it’s our fault that we are sick or in pain. I aim to create awareness of the struggles and misconceptions of living with such an illness. In October 2022 I received a clinic review from my neurologist stating “Unfortunately, she may never fully recover”. This has had a big impact on the way my work is influenced. As this is such a personal subject to me, my project is considerably vulnerable. Without playing into being a victim and illustrating only negatives, I want to use my voice for empowerment of others. This piece of work is a photographic cyanotype of the medicine I take daily, it ensures I can live a somewhat ‘normal’ life. But it is not a cure. I am giving the audience a personal insight into my life.
