Duncan and Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Degree Show GAZEBO, 2025

All the artwork in the Installation was inspired by research undertaken for my Dissertation, The Intersection of Age, Gender and Menopause: An Analysis of its Representation in Art and Culture.  Exploring themes on the duality of invisibility and hypervisibility, stereotypes, fear and the societal pressure that many mid-life women feel.

I would like to thank a wonderful group of women for their participation in my work. To express my gratitude each participant received a bespoke piece of art of their photo which was used in my work. They are:

Aga, Ann, Anney, Azra, Basia, Caroline, Cathy, Cheryl, Chrissy, Danielle, Debbie, Elaine, Fiona, Gail, Gill, Gillian, Gosia, Helen, Helen, Helen, Jane, Janet, Jacqui, Jessica, Jo, Jo, Joanne, Julie, Julia, Juillet, Judith & Jude the Dog, Karen, Katy, Katharine and Alfie the Dog, Kit, Irena, Laura, Laura, Liz, Lizbeth, Lizbeth’s pal, Lynda, Lisa, Mairi, Megan and her duck Earl, Pamela, Rachel, Siri, Sue, Sylvie, Teresa, Vicky and Yvonne. 

Thanks also to Lydia Smith, Photographer @misslydiaphoto for the photos, her collaboration and creative flair.