The Wick List

Viewing Oliver Hemsley: CARE GIVERS

The Wick Culture - I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley

The Wick Culture - Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley

The Wick Culture - How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley

The Wick Culture - Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley

The Wick Culture - Don't forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above Don’t forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley

The Wick Culture - And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above Don’t forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Above And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Oliver Hemsley: CARE GIVERS
TKE Studios

12 August – 15 October 2023
www.traceyeminfoundation.com/upcoming-exhibition

Hop on a train and head to Margate this weekend to see Oliver Hemsley’s first solo exhibition, CARE GIVERS, at Tracey Emin Studios.

An emotional journey of resilience and a raw and uncompromising look at the body, Hemsley presents an exhibition that delves into the personal complexities of a life that is dependent on the care of others. Following an unprovoked attack that left Hemsley paralysed, his work features self-portraits that analyse his body from every angle. Through his practice, he reconnects with his body and the reality of being a gay disabled man, where on a recent episode of Talk Art, he describes his journey as ‘coming out as disabled.’ An inspirational story that tackles the reality of having a full-time carer, the long journey to relearning how to draw and make art and the hope that art has given to Hemsley.

Curated by British artist Tracey Emin and Elissa Cray at TKE Studios, the exhibition coincides with Margate Pride, with a special preview of the show on Friday, 11 August.