The Singing Hearts

The Singing Hearts is a series of clay works which are part of a long-term multifaceted investigation of the artist’s autoimmune skin condition known as psoriasis. Faced with the impossibility of healing, the artist turned to her art practice to explore skin both on the surface and underneath. In this series, she presents clay offerings brought to a deity personifying her skin. The creation of these artefacts, inspired by ex-votos, in turn inspired a mythology around their origins, manifested as an animated story. Psoriasis is life-long and has been around for millennia. These works explore ancient practices and traditions – namely the creation of votive offerings and the use of story-telling to bring meaning to the mysterious – through a deeply personal art practice.