See me... then see me
- 6 Mar 07, 12:10 PM
Julie Howell of Jooly's Joint fame, (and a former contestant on our very own 'Disability Wars' podcast quiz, no less!) is one of the subjects of a new collection featuring female nudes by British artist Melissa Mailer-Yates.
The collection, entitled "See me... then see me" focuses on the sensuality of women with MS. Julie was diagnosed with MS at the age of 20.
Julie says: "When the MS Society invited me to sit for the paintings I felt a mixture of anxiety and excitement. Naturally, I had misgivings about posing nude. At the same time I knew this was a huge privilege! I never dreamed I would be painted by a famous British artist. It is the opportunity of a lifetime."
"See me... then see me" takes place at 'Number Nine the Gallery' in Birmingham, from 8 March - 1 April, and is supported by the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Julie's also started a blog which details her experience... and where you can also see the paintings. Check it out at www.beautythroughstrength.com.
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