Reflections on My Debut Solo Exhibition
Some lessons were expected (need more time), others were a total surprise!
Just over two months have passed since I inaugurated my first solo art exhibition at Flash Gallery in Barcelona. Having had time to recover and reflect, I’m ready to share a few insights I gained from this experience.
Exhibition theme
Certain aspects of my concept were too personal to discuss in public
Every art exhibition needs conceptual clarity. Mine was true to both my artistic vision and personal journey. “ Room to Breathe “ expresses my need for art and nature as my lifelines — the places I run to when I need a breath of fresh air.
My creations helped me process emotions about the profound losses I endured-of my mother, cherished friends, and family members, compounded by the grief of multiple miscarriages. I willingly share these experiences through my art and writing, finding comfort in expression. Thus, I conveyed the ways in which loss and grief have inspired my work in the description of my exhibition.
Then, standing before the audience on opening night, my emotions surged, bringing tears to my eyes. I felt overwhelmed as I attempted to articulate the essence of…
