This is an exhibition of contemporary paintings, prints and photographs of subjects who have survived severe traumatic experiences. The traumatic experiences explored in this exhibition range from car accidents to cancer and acid attacks. Other subjects include survivors of house fires, onset rare skin conditions and amputation. These are all non-contagious inflictions that permanently affect the visible appearance and social perception of the victims. For some, agreeing to sit as subjects for these incredible works of art has been the first step towards a reintegration back into a public life. The artists selected for this exhibition have all experienced a life defining moment of their own, when the compulsion to make work about these difficult subjects transformed their own lives and set their creative process off in new directions. The purpose of this exhibition is to instigate conversation. facilitate access to information and celebrate the spirit of these courageous survivors.
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