Like many, I’ve been shocked at the increase in domestic abuse during lockdown. Home is not always a safe space. Whilst walking round the deserted Norwich streets with my dogs - on my allotted outdoor exercise - I spotted the most gorgeous lace curtains - slightly damaged, but still lovely. This got me thinking about a little series of linocuts - incorporating the lace design. I wanted to use my life drawings of women in strong poses to show support for those in damaging relationships - some we may never know of.
This work is still in progress. I may make a concertina type book using the blocks. A book appeals as it’s a private experience - looking through the images - seeing intimate portraits. It’s certainly something I will keep thinking about. and developing the images.
£5 from the sale of each individual print goes towards a domestic abuse charity. So far (May 2020) I’ve sent £35, which will provide a mobile phone and a starter toiletry pack for a person fleeing domestic abuse.
