‘Memoirs of the Self’ is the product of creative endeavors into our identities, memories and experiences, through the art of painting and mixed media we create visual representations and embodiments of ourselves as artists. Identifying as painters, the artists in this exhibition push the boundaries of their practice through a variety of media to explore common themes.

Whilst this exhibition investigates experiences and themes of identity personal to that of the individual artist, the familiar motifs carry a collaborative concept which can be seen.

Memory plays an important part in identity formation and in creating a positive sense of self. Experiences from childhood create this sense of self that develops over time into the person we are today. Losing a part of oneself or even one’s sense of self can be life-changing in the hardest way possible. As we as artists aim to explore our own sense of self, we wish to simultaneously bring attention to those who are losing their ability to hold on to their memories and experiences. Our exhibition has partnered with Alzheimer’s Society UK to provide support and care for those living with life-altering conditions like Dementia.