This series of self-portraits marks the beginning of my exploration into reconnecting with my own body. As a part of the journey of persistent pain, I engaged in a variety of therapeutic tools including the Recognise App developed by Noigroup. This app and tool, aims to help retrain the brain into accurately recognising an image of the body. These paintings reflect the experience of flicking through different images of the body in various positions and poses, mirroring the app's process of re-engagement with the physical self.

Everyone’s pain journey is unique, and I’m still learning how to understand and navigate this experience, as well as how to relate to and be present in my body in this new reality.

I’m hoping to share my experience more through my work and also connect with others stories of chronic and persistent pain.

Oil paintings - self-portraits, 2023.