Taking up Space, The Artist as an Artist Series, December 2024, Acrylic on deep edge canvas, 25x25cm
Stretched canvas on quality wood frame, wired and ready to hang, signed on reverse.
Taking Up Space is about being bold and demanding visibility. The self-portrait shows the artist in an oversized, bright orange coat that demands attention. Wearing it on the London tube feels like breaking the rules of blending in. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it doesn’t care who’s watching.
This piece celebrates the joy of standing out. It’s about claiming space and owning visibility. The coat makes the artist feel powerful and expands the space taken up by a small middle aged woman. It isn’t just clothing; it’s a statement. It says ‘I’m here and you can’t ignore older women anymore’.
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Exhibited at:
Fox Yard Studio, Suffolk, ‘Kindred Spirit’, 7-18 Feb 2025
Dunoon Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), ‘Artists’ Protest’, 20-26 January 2025
