Please note that some of the material on these pages may bring back painful memories for survivors of abuse, so please be cautious and take care of yourself.

The Child & The Full Room

John is 38 years old and has spent the last five years trying to come to terms with the fact that he was abused as a child. He expresses how he feels best through writing, pictures, music and other creative mediums.

His advice to other survivors is to "do what you do for you. Don't let anyone put you down. It is important because you are. Take care of yourself."

To view John's drawings (and other Survivor art) click here.
To read some poems by John click here.
To read a creative story by John click here.

Sian Church studied at Norwich School of Art graduating with B.A. (Hons) in fine art. She now divides her time between Cardiff and West Wales where much of the inspiration for her work comes from her delight in the countryside and coastline.

To view some of Sian's painings click here.
To see more of Sian’s paintings please visit her online gallery at www.painting04.com

Sian is an abuse survivor and says "If I’ve learnt anything from my experience it’s to believe in yourself and be true to yourself , even when others may try to discourage you."

"Have patience and travel your path, taking the time to notice the ‘daisies’ along the way. That is what my paintings are all about, a journey where beauty and peace eclipse all else."

Silence

Bridget Sterling studied at Kingston University, graduating with a B.A. (Hons) Fine Art.

She says " My work is centred around the darker side of childhood, often dealing with issues of abuse. I look at the experience of the child and examine its link to the psychological development of the adult. I am also interested in the sexuality of the child and how it is perceived; is it frightening and uncomfotable and if so, my work provokes the question 'why?'"

"My work it is often confrontational and provocative. The questions I pose are difficult ones to ask never mind answer; yet think about them I feel we must. In this respect my work can be quite political in the underlying statements they make regarding our perceptions towards children and child raising. I work mainly in oil paint but also work with print, bronze, photograph and video."

To view some of Bridget's painings click here.

Darkness

Suzie Pindar got her degree in Packaging Design 2002 at Sheffield Hallam University.

She says " I work with intense emotions, that almost control me. Without my book of ideas/sketchbooks and poetry I'd be lost. But having such deep connection with my soul and feelings I feel very lucky to be able to express myself in many ways."

"What is so exciting, that my work is constantly changing and maturing and new ideas are never far away. I work in all types of mediums, and would love to do installations eventually. I am not angry at what happened as a child, as after years of dealing with what happened, that one time, I wouldn't be the artist that I am today!"

To view some of Suzie's painings click here.