Preview – Sorry I’m Not Sorry, Lauren Joy Kennett,

Join us for the preview of Lauren Joy Kennett’s (LJK) first solo show and the debut of her newest body of work ‘Sorry I’m Not Sorry’.

Commissioned as part of the In Focus programme for 2023 in partnership with Photoworks, this new body of work explores the artists’ experience of living with undiagnosed autism.

Through autobiographical and archive photography, LJK uses cutting and collaging techniques to explore self-discovery, confrontation of life’s traumas and experiences that have shaped her existence.

These fragmented and reassembled self-portraits serve as a visceral expression of the autistic experience. They capture the frustration of perpetual misunderstanding and an incapacity to articulate inner turmoil. The images encapsulate the alienation and loneliness experienced and the exhaustive effort to conform.

‘Sorry I’m Not Sorry’ not only reflects LJK’s personal story but also resonates with the wider late-discovered autistic community and neurotypical people, inviting empathy and a deeper understanding.

At the preview, you will have the opportunity to get a first look at the exhibition ahead of its opening, and hear directly from those involved in bringing this compelling new collection of works to Aspex.

How to book

The preview will take place at Aspex Portsmouth on Thursday 11 April, 2024, from 6pm-9pm.

Tickets are pay what you can. You can be book on Eventbrite by clicking the link here

As an arts and educational charity, we greatly appreciate any donations you are able to make to ensure we can continue to deliver an enriching programme of free exhibitions, activities and more.

Artist networking

From 5:30pm, we invite artists and art workers for an extra half an hour of creative networking and catching up with friends and peers, or learning more about Aspex and our artist support programme.

Accessibility

This exhibition is located in the Main Gallery on the ground floor and has step free access. A large print exhibition text is available in the entrance of the gallery space. More information about accessibility at Aspex can be found on our website here