Every individual has a story. Every story has the possibility to generate positive impact.
The pleasurable aspects of life are easy to share but often the more painful parts are kept silenced inside. I believe a creative practice has the power to provide a place for each of those stories to shine, no matter the journey that has gone before it.
Abuse takes many forms; Abuse of ourselves, others, and the planet. All of these things can make one feel powerless but creativity allows us to channel those feelings and express them in varying forms from activism posters to sustainable fashion. As a artist working across many different mediums and subject matters, one common aspect binds my work together, the desire to express, and raise awareness of, the impact of abuse. I believe that pain has the power to lead you towards great happiness, and that negativity is in many respects a reflection of the desire for positive. Art has been my therapy throughout life and I am now able to share that tool in supporting you and your story through one to one creative sessions, seminars and group workshops, helping you find a place for all those experiences through the art of making, creating and innovating!
All photography provided by Imogen Paton
sharing stories
It really is good to talk, but sometimes its hard to know where to start with something as traumatic, secretive and potentially very dangerous as abuse behind closed doors. Find out about our mission to get people sharing in safety, find out what's helped others heal, and be inspired to do the same.
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