In Order To Bloom

In Order To Bloom is a body of work representing the journey of growing up with a Mother who is suffering with an alcohol addiction. It is told through the stories, feelings and memories of two young women.

In Order To Bloom is a body of work telling the story of the complexity and strength of motherhood, coinciding with the ongoing battle against the disease of addiction. Told through visual translation of conversations between two young women, who have witnessed their beloved mothers struggle with alcohol dependence throughout their lives.

Focussing on the themes of mother-daughter relationships and healing, the work looks to shine a light on the raw emotions and truthful story of the disease and those affected by it. Aiming to fight harmful stereotypes of addicts and to start the vital, yet so often avoided, conversations around the subject.

Through a multitude of mediums, as visually complex as the story being told, In Order To Bloom brings you behind closed doors into the world of families facing the struggle of living with alcoholism. Portrayed through childhood memories, those sweet and distorted, visual depictions of trauma, healing mechanisms and mother-daughter connections.

Weaving together fragments of the lives of two young women and assembling a greater narrative, creating a space for anyone to reflect on their own experiences.

"for my mum
for G and hers
for you and yours"