57. Unsuitable Partner



2022
30 x 30 cm
Acrylic paint, inks, plaster, mixed media
‘57. Unsuitable Partner’ references dream interpretations, this one being the strange pairings of people or objects within the artist's dreams. Longley experiences vivid, often traumatising dreams and nightmares, deciphering elements of these brings comfort within the lasting confusion they leave.

A continuing theme within her work, heavy use of mixed media and layering merge together into one small painting. The use of receipts and barcodes
and significant as she tries to record and document these experiences. Continuing use of line work created during the artist’s parasomnia activities, these create a running motif throughout the majority of Longley’s practice.

As featured in ‘Dream Week’ an exhibtion hosted by Open Art Spaces.




57. Unsuitable Partner, 2022
‘57. Unsuitable Partner’ as part of ‘Look Within Yourself’ exhibition
Close-up of ‘57. Unsuitable Partner’