I’d like to invite you our exhibition at Brighton Art Space
Informal – Opening night – Friday 25th October 6pm – 9pm
Saturday – 26th 11 – 6pm
Sunday – 27th 11 – 4pm
This exhibition presents two interconnected bodies of work exploring the often unspoken bonds between mother and daughter.
My Mum’s Nighties & One a Day for a Year
My Mum’s Nighties was born out of the urgency of loss. After the sudden death of my mum, I photographed her belongings — items such as her collection of fans, watches, slippers, carrier bags and even old receipts.
This process made me think about the objects we leave behind and their emotional resonance. The series questions whether the possessions we leave can encapsulate a life. I found hardly any traces of her bond with me.
One a Day for a Year is a project made with my daughter. For one year, from the age of 10½ to 11½, I photographed her face. Each day we stood opposite each other and spent just a few moments on our daily ritual. I loved looking at her through the view finder. The images were taken during ordinary and extraordinary moments of her life—from grumpy mornings to celebrations, school days, and holidays. It shows the subtle transformation as she grew from a carefree child to a self-conscious pre-adolescent. According to the Collins Dictionary “he’s at the in-between stage, neither a child nor an adult.” In this case he is a she.
In conjunction with Photo Fringe I am exhibiting with the fabulous Tolly Robinson we will both be around to greet you and talk about our work and your responses.

Sketchbook: Working out how to progress.

Sketchbook: Wrote many notes to myself.

Sketchbook: These items were on my mums table and re not in the final zine.
Here are a few from the One a Day for a Year: you can see more here

Here’s a selection from One a Day for a Year
Hoping I can get down for this Moose. Such important and personal projects.
Ruby were are one of my supporters I cannot work without people like you on my side XXX
Gorgeous Moose ad so interesting xx
Thank you Bee x
Absolutely brilliant . The essence of who you are , your deep emotion and lovely soul are so eloquently portrayed between the love you so abundantly gave/give both as a daughter and a mother. Such an honor if I were able to attend. Beautiful Moose xx
Such kind words Julie – I am continuing on this theme for. Thanks as always for your support xx
Beautiful Moose. I’ll come on the Saturday. Will you be there? I’d love to buy your book. Can’t wait to see this and to see you. Love, Megxx
Hello Meg lovely message thank you and yes I will be there throughout so come over anytime xxx
I cant wait for this Moose to see some of your beautiful and sensitive work up for display. Very exciting. xx
So glad you can make it KT I’ll be there to welcome you with open arms xxx