08/10/2026
Look After Yourself.
A photography exhibition exploring what happens when life changes and breaks — and the different ways we learn to care for ourselves afterwards. Initially I had planned to base the exhibition solely on the breakdown of a relationship and the loss of a partner. And how, surprisingly, we learn to look after ourselves in the depth of despair. I think it’s very interesting and appreciate how people find different versions of themselves in the most uncertain of times. And ultimately, how being broken encourages us to look after ourselves.
However, I think expanding the exhibition to the concept of loss in general is more fitting to life at present. The loss of a parent, the loss of a pet, the loss of a friend. An illness, a change of career. By god it has been a horrific year, so hopefully this will be both a learning and healing experience.
What is it we do in the aftermath to look after ourselves?
Do we buy gym memberships and become stronger
Do we download Duolingo and learn a new language
Do we find new hobbies and broaden our knowledge
Do we travel and find new places
Do we hide underneath blankets and remain hidden
Through intimate photographs, personal stories and the small everyday things that help us keep going, Look After Yourself will explore heartbreak, loss, change, resilience and new beginnings. I aim to exhibit the finished product in all its glory.
I suppose for now, I am looking for people to get involved who would be comfortable sharing their experiences through either words or photographs. You can contact me directly.
This is all very much a work in progress so hopefully it will grow and come into fruition as time goes on.
sometimes, when everything falls apart, we discover a version of ourselves we never knew existed.
