Annabel McCourt’s latest exhibition “I’m Sorry” opens at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre on Saturday 6th June.
Inspired by the artist’s own deeply personal experience of loss, this exhibition is centred on the powerful, restorative and healing experience of saying “I’m Sorry”.
I’m Sorry is not about flippant apologies, taking the blame or over-apologising in fear of what others think. Instead, it’s about unburdening ourselves of guilt, reclaiming control and discovering self-esteem, without fear of conflict. It is a powerful tool for forgiveness and healing. It is introspection for the collective good to create a more compassionate world.
McCourt invites you to step inside the safe, contemplative space of I’m Sorry. Discover raw moments of private reflection, confessions without guilt, secret ceremonials of power and meditation. Take a pilgrimage into I’m Sorry and embark on a journey of personal transformation, free from judgement, before returning to daily life.
Born in Grimsby, Annabel’s work has taken her from Mablethorpe to Brazil, with several radio and TV series to her name along with numerous award wins. She is a diverse artist whose work ranges from lens-based gritty social-realism, through to installation art, moving image and architectural interventions inspired by fact, folklore & legend. For this project McCourt has gone back to her artistic roots in photography, meeting people and forming genuine connections.
In Annabel’s latest work, viewers will discover the power of saying sorry….and truly meaning it.
Annabel McCourt, Artist says: “I’m sorry – is a secret ceremonial but for me, it’s about not saying goodbye to my Dad before he died. I had a profound vision of him contacting me in my sleep, then I got the call at 4.30am. I raced to the hospital but it was too late. I feel vulnerable, paired-down, honest by exhibiting this collection of photographs & am profoundly grateful to every contributor for ‘speaking’ truth to power via my camera lens”
Chloe James, Curator at the Fishing Heritage Centre, said: “We’re thrilled that I’m Sorry will be exhibited at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. It’s an honour to display Annabel’s incredible work in her hometown. I’m Sorry is both visually stunning and incredibly thought-provoking, providing a space for true self-reflection. I can’t wait for visitors to experience this exhibition.”
The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday, 6 June, to Monday, 31 August. For more information and for the centre’s opening times, please visit https://fishingheritage.com/
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