The nexus between coercion and casualty

Artist Nicole Welsh examines the important subject of Domestic Violence Awareness through storytelling and symbolism

Artist Statement:

I follow the journey of the victim in a domestically violent relationship from start to finish, exposing the ‘red flags’ and signs that hint at us the relationship is toxic and abusive. This is of high importance to me, as the series serves as an awareness and understanding of domestic violence that many people, including myself, have experienced. Friends and family members of victims may not be so sure how to help in these situations, so breaking the signs down into paintings are made in the hope that they can understand it better, and do more to spread awareness. For victims also, due to the manipulative behaviour of the relationship, it is extremely difficult to know or understand if they are in a domestically violent situation, so the series works in a way that the symptoms are clear, and hopefully if a victim were to recognize this, would seek help, assistance and the confidence to leave.

Exhibition opening invitation on Thursday 11 Nov 2021

Event Program

• 5:00 pm – Media access only to the gallery for interviews and photographs

• 6:00 pm – Doors open to invited guests and their partners. Gallery capacity limited by health regulations. We will update all attendees prior to the event or please call ahead.

• 6:30 pm – Welcome from Saxon Strauss with a presentation by artist Nicole Welsh

Further information

• Dress Code: none

• Serving: Sommelier selected wines

• RSVP strongly recommended by 5 PM Wednesday 10 November 2021

• Exhibition Opening 6 pm 11Nov 2021 at 344 Bourke St Surry Hills

• Media Contact,Exhibition & Sales : Saxon Strauss 0416 258 963 or Saxon@theartsyndicate.com.au