“Someone much cleverer than I once said to me , “Your mind is your home—furnish it wisely.” If only I’d listened, I might have turned out ‘normal.’ My first school report declared “ Peggy is often away with the fairies in daydream land”—still, I think, my finest accolade!

In this exhibition, that daydream land bursts onto canvas, unapologetically loud and full of life. Visible Monster flowers stand as joyful but strong banners for aging women, blooms rooted in defiance. They call out to be seen, to own space, to age vibrantly without fading to beige. These flowers aren’t about delicate youth; they’re in their fifties—riotous, bold, and proclaiming: I’m still here, still blooming and relevant.
And then there are my Imaginary Friends, each eager to be adopted. Born of a need for friendship and connection they hold small stories which I hope people will add to like a game. There’s Vibe Kill Karen, fascinating in her dullness, and the green-skinned, coal-scented Irishman, a demon kisser.
These works are as playful as they are sincere—serious art in red nose and clown shoes, hopefully catching you off guard. My Imaginary Friends speak for all of us who long for connection and the courage to age in any way we choose. For me thats not going to be quietly!
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