“The Right Hand”
2016 - 2019
#vulnerability #chronic-illness #testimony #art
2016 - 2019
#vulnerability #chronic-illness #testimony #art
When I was 23 years old I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
It affected mostly my hands.
In 2016 I had to have my first hand-surgery due losing range of movement. My right hand was the first to go and 2017 the left one.
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It affected mostly my hands.
In 2016 I had to have my first hand-surgery due losing range of movement. My right hand was the first to go and 2017 the left one.
I am an artist.
I work with my hands.
I work with my hands.
These body of works showned in an exhibition at the Helmhaus Zurich were developed during the years of recovery and healing process, 2016 - 2019
The whole “after-surgery” phase shifted perspectives, it was a healing process.
Exhibition’s views at Helmhaus Zürich, 2019
©Photos,Helmhaus Zurich
︎ Texts, Press
︎ “The Beauty out of it”, 3 Volumes
︎ “The Right Hand” Video Link
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©Photos,Helmhaus Zurich
︎ Texts, Press
︎ “The Beauty out of it”, 3 Volumes
︎ “The Right Hand” Video Link
©2022 _Alejandra Jean-Mairet