Maisie Chilton
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The creative practice of artist, poet and educator Maisie Chilton explores the intersection of trauma, disability and radical vulnerability. Her work is motivated by the urge to heal and process complex experiences via the mediums of painting and poetry. Chilton’s work invites us into the depths of her own psyche and welcomes our engagement, creating a safe place where we can share, examine and explore our own personal histories and experiences.
Chilton is also one half of collaborative creative powerhouse mr violet and is the co-editor of Salty, a Pōneke based poetry zine, which is published seasonally and exhibits the work of local writers and artists who are exploring their own vulnerability and connection to the world around us.
Artists exploring issues related to disabilities are extremely rare in Aotearoa, despite 1.1 million (24%) of our population living with a disability. Chilton aims to bring awareness to this group who are frequently left out of the canon of art, as well as offering a safe space for connection and kōrero around these issues.
Chilton is also one half of collaborative creative powerhouse mr violet and is the co-editor of Salty, a Pōneke based poetry zine, which is published seasonally and exhibits the work of local writers and artists who are exploring their own vulnerability and connection to the world around us.
Artists exploring issues related to disabilities are extremely rare in Aotearoa, despite 1.1 million (24%) of our population living with a disability. Chilton aims to bring awareness to this group who are frequently left out of the canon of art, as well as offering a safe space for connection and kōrero around these issues.