'Brushstrokes of Change: The Art of Emotional Expression' features a collection of predominantly tree paintings, alongside abstract landscapes, created by artist and art psychotherapist Lilly Meikle. The exhibition explores the transformative power of art therapy, where creativity serves as both a personal outlet for emotional expression and a profound tool for healing.
The central focus of the exhibition is Lilly’s series of tree paintings. Trees, rich in symbolism, represent resilience, growth, and the cyclical nature of life—key themes that mirror the emotional journey through grief, loss, and healing. Through vibrant, expressive brushstrokes, Lilly’s abstract trees become visual metaphors for the process of grounding oneself, finding strength in adversity, and embracing transformation. The trees stand as symbols of both rootedness and renewal, their forms reflecting how we, too, grow, change, and evolve through our emotional landscapes.
In addition to the tree paintings, the exhibition includes abstract landscapes that further explore the terrain of emotional healing. These paintings combine elements of nature, memory, and emotion into dream-like compositions that invite the viewer to journey through unfamiliar, uncharted emotional territories. Just as landscapes shift and change, Lilly’s abstract forms evoke the fluidity and complexity of emotional experiences, offering a meditative space for reflection and introspection.
Both the tree paintings and abstract landscapes in this exhibition emphasize the interconnectedness of nature and emotional healing. Lilly’s work draws upon her experience as a psychotherapist, where art becomes a means of navigating the unknown, processing pain, and finding peace. The exhibition invites the viewer to consider how creative expression can help us reconnect with ourselves, find clarity within chaos, and move toward a place of inner peace and understanding.
Through her unique approach, Lilly’s work encourages reflection on the healing journey, highlighting how art—much like nature—can guide us through the most challenging seasons of life and into new beginnings.
View Lilly’s website: https://www.lillymeikle.co.uk/portfolio.html
Find her on Instagram: @lillymeikleartist
Or email her at: lillymay1407@hotmail.co.uk
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