The Contortionist exhibition was held at the Museum of Chelmsford from 5 September to 24 November 2025.
The Carer/Contortionist can only do care work if she herself is well, and must juggle domestic, caring and creative working. My zine explores how this juggling might be possible.
In the exhibition slowslowzo presented raised and twisted arms that work their way across the printed pages. The lino print collage ‘Don’t lose yourself looking after others’, exposes how Carers also need self-care.
‘The Contortionist has a life outside of care work, a social life and creative work life. She feels the fear of the care trap and so the juggling of demands begins. The Contortionist can only do care work if she herself is well, this is an act of survival not a selfish action’.
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