The term
XLA originates from the medical term for X-linked Agammaglobulinemia, a rare
immune condition that I was born with. The work is themed around life living
with a medical condition that has both hindered and helped my growth as a
person.
The artwork
showcases events in my life, which have had a profound effect on the way I look
at the world. From Doctors drawing diagrams explaining my condition to my
parents, methods of transfusion, coping with dependency and even personal
insight in getting held back, the exhibition documents the past 23 years of my
life in rich, striking abstract art. XLA includes large abstract paintings,
digital work, photography and some contemporary installation pieces. All the
work was created in my home studio, and was a direct outcome of how I felt
reflecting on life events.
XLA will
also include painting and photography work from my previous project, Everything
Before, which was part of an end of year show in 2012.
Location: Gallery
1, St Margaret's House, 151 London Road - Edinburgh
Duration: Saturday 23 January - Sunday 7 February
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
