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Living With FND: Three Months That Changed How I See Disability

The author reflects on their challenging experience with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which confined them to their home for months. They highlight the emotional, physical, and financial strains of living with a disability, the profound isolation felt, and the struggle to maintain independence. The narrative emphasises the importance of awareness and compassion for those with hidden disabilities.… Read More Living With FND: Three Months That Changed How I See Disability

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the beauty of boro: japan’s tradition of visible mending

Image credit: Claire Gaffney via Unsplash In Japanese, the word boro (ぼろ) literally means “tattered” or “ragged.” Yet in the world of textiles, boro has become a symbol of endurance, resourcefulness, and beauty born from necessity. What is Boro? Boro refers to cloth that has been patched and re-patched over generations. Traditionally, families in rural… Read More the beauty of boro: japan’s tradition of visible mending

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hamish fulton: walking as art

Hamish Fulton, Night Life, 1993Screenprint from the portfolio Ten Toes Towards the RainbowGovernment Art Collection, UKhttps://artcollection.dcms.gov.uk/object/17729-1/ British artist Hamish Fulton (b. 1946) is often described as a “walking artist.” For more than five decades, he has devoted his practice to the act of walking—not simply as a means of moving through the world, but as… Read More hamish fulton: walking as art

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Holbeach Community Shop: A Gentle Place to Gather

Introducing Holbeach Community Shop I’ve known Jane Dean since high school, and she’s always been someone I admire—kind, thoughtful, and full of quiet determination. I’m really proud to support her latest venture: Holbeach Community Shop, a nonprofit space created to serve the local community. The shop has just opened at 11–13 High Street, Holbeach PE12… Read More Holbeach Community Shop: A Gentle Place to Gather

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listening to cloth: a reflection on debbie lyddon’s work

There’s a kind of silence in Debbie Lyddon’s work that speaks louder than words. Her stitched cloth, sculptural forms, and elemental textures feel like they’ve been shaped by wind, salt, and time. I first encountered her pieces while navigating my own creative fatigue—caught between decorating dust and the longing to return to making. Her work… Read More listening to cloth: a reflection on debbie lyddon’s work

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the Pietà in art: images of grief and compassion

Michelangelo, Pieta, c. 1498-1500, marble The Pietà is one of the most poignant and enduring subjects in Christian art. Depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus after the Crucifixion, this image has moved generations of artists to capture its sorrow and grace. More than a religious icon, the Pietà speaks to universal… Read More the Pietà in art: images of grief and compassion

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the art of geraldine javier: stitching memory, loss, and the unseen

One of the things I’ve always loved is seeing glimpses into artists’ studios—the places where ideas take shape, transform, and slowly become the finished pieces we admire. There’s something uniquely fascinating about witnessing a work in progress, with all its raw edges and unfinished details. It reminds me that every artwork is a journey, not… Read More the art of geraldine javier: stitching memory, loss, and the unseen

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found drowned (1848-1850) – george frederic watts

Artist: George Frederic WattsDate: Circa 1848–1850Medium: Oil on canvasLocation: Tate Britain, LondonDimensions: 864 × 508 mm About the Painting Found Drowned portrays the lifeless body of a young woman washed up under a bridge in the River Thames. The setting is dark and desolate. The figure lies draped in wet, clinging fabric. A faint city… Read More found drowned (1848-1850) – george frederic watts

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