17 July – 19 August 2018
Tati
R. Ribeira Nova 36
1200-371 Lisboa,
Portugal

From the press release:

Holding In / Reaching Out is a new series of works from “The Hour of the King”, an experimental graphic novel project, where the story is told through paintings which can be viewed both as part of a larger narrative as well as independent works. Using a variety of visual languages, from abstract geometry and symbolism to realistic portrait, they explore the problems of physical and emotional loneliness, time and ageing, the role of imagery in developing memories, the vulnerability of someone at the brink of their mental demise, and the vulnerability of a child exposed to illness, rejection, and fear. In the Holding In / Reaching Out paintings, I focus on hands as a way to depict the complex relationship and wide range of emotions between a child and adult. According to psychologists, hand gestures are a critical aspect of human communication and I am very much interested in exploring their use in visual storytelling.