In the summer of 2023 I wanted to ensure I had daily creative practice alongside having my total abdominal hysterectomy. This culminated in the project 'HysterectoStory'. I created an automatic drawing each day in the lead up to the operation, on the day of surgery and through the recovery. I knew I needed to create throughout as a way of me getting through; creating...well...it just helps, so I am trying harder and harder these days to just do something, whatever it is. I had no idea what was going to appear - the process being the most important, therapeutic, factor and the end result being an interesting record of my experience.
I gave myself parameters, all chosen with practicality in mind, to allow me to a) not have to think each day what materials to use and b) create easily whilst in hospital. These parameters helped me just 'get on with it'!
Click here to see my 'HysterectoStory'
