Maggie Bell: Stitch up the pain

"Stitch Up The Pain"

Description:

"Stitch Up The Pain" unveils a poignant narrative through a canvas marked by a deliberate slash, delicately mended by loose stitches. This piece delves into the intricacies of suppressing, concealing, and safeguarding one's pain—an exploration of the internal dialogue that accompanies the decision to remain silent.

 The act of stitching, akin to the quiet threads that hold together the slashed canvas, symbolizes the complex web of emotions woven to keep the pain obscured. This artwork resonates with the profound dilemma of navigating the unspoken, a reflection of the hesitancy to acknowledge and share experiences rooted in fear, judgment, and victim-blaming.

 Much like the hidden scars of domestic violence, "Stitch Up The Pain" invites viewers to contemplate the invisible struggles endured behind closed doors. It serves as a visual embodiment of the internal conflict faced by those grappling with the decision to stitch up their pain, conceal it from the world, and grapple with the daunting question of how society will react to their untold stories.