A key reason for the work is to make connections and hopefully the images resonate with others lived experiences, provoke discussion and relate emotionally

Ali, artist

Ali is a self-taught, homebased artist living with the long term condition M.E. Ali first presented her pieces during the Shielders' Stage, an online creative sharing platform for people with Long Covid or other long-term health conditions. Following this, her work was presented at the Revue & Rendezvous cabaret at Hoxton Hall, London. 

You can read more about her work and her involvement with Spare Tyre in our blog.