A new exhibition at the House of Smalls called ‘Hidden’ prompted me to create a new piece of work called ‘Behind Closed Doors’ for the Dollhouse gallery.
The exhibition takes place at The House of Smalls, 103 Henderson Row, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5BB from the 21st November – 22nd December 2024.
“Timed to coincide with 25 November 2024 – White Ribbon Day, The International Day for the elimination of violence against women, and the start of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence – this is an exhibition of artwork by 60 women who have been affected by domestic abuse in any of its many forms.” ~ House of Smalls
Behind Closed Doors
“When I am asked why she doesn’t leave abuse I say… she stays because the Fear of leaving is greater than the Fear of staying. She will leave when the Fear of staying is greater than the Fear of leaving. I know this was very true for me.” – Rebecca J. Burns
You never know what goes on behind closed doors.
This piece is about a dear and close friend.
She made a plan and escaped with her children.
It took her nearly fifteen years to open up and tell me her story.
Size 11.5 x 11.5cm. Hand embroidered with Aurifil thread.
This piece forms part of a series of small works created for the House of Smalls.
