Art UK - Jennifer championing self-taught and disabled artists internationally

Installation photo featuring works by Nnena Kalu left and centre, and Éric Derochette on the right

I was asked by ART UK to write a piece about my work through Jennifer Lauren Gallery, alongside talking about the exhibition I curated of 17 self-taught and disabled artists in Margate at the Carl Freedman Gallery titled To all the Kings who have no Crowns. You can read the whole article by following the link below, below is just a snippet.

“Did you know that artwork by self-taught, disabled, neurodivergent and overlooked artists rarely gets a chance to be showcased meaningfully in contemporary art spaces, galleries or museums across the UK? Often it is sidelined as community arts, or becomes the focus of the learning and education team. I have been challenging this for many years – slowly making progress, changing mindsets, not wanting to just tick that token box – wanting a legacy of incredible art exhibited in accessible spaces.

Change is happening! But I shall continue to champion these works and artists. One day I hope for a more equitable art world where all artists are seen on a level footing, without prejudice.”