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Waves of Emotion - a major solo exhibition by acclaimed London-based artist Michele Franklin. Bringing together painting, drawing, sculpture, music, and personal storytelling, the exhibition is an immersive exploration of female identity and the emotional landscapes of womanhood.
A Visceral Exploration of Emotion and Identity
Inspired by the shifting rhythms of water and the ebb and flow of emotional states, Franklin’s new body of work reflects the turbulence, resilience, and quiet strength of lived experience. The exhibition explores complex emotional roles - from mother and partner to muse - navigating themes of inclusion, rejection, love, and loss. Drawing influences from the literary work The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey, the exhibition introduces a striking new series of charcoal wave studies alongside an earlier quartet of evocative oil paintings of female nudes. These are presented alongside figurative pieces and rare sculptures by Franklin’s late husband, sculptor Brian Taylor.
An Immersive Artistic Experience
More than a traditional exhibition, Waves of Emotion is conceived as a multi-sensory experience. Visitors are invited into Franklin’s creative process through filmed interviews, live music, and artist-led talks, offering a rare insight into the intersection of visual art, storytelling, and collaboration.
