Re-Framing charts a cyclical journey of change and transformation after acquired brain injury. It was a collaborative piece between Rachel Fitzpatrick and the charity Brain Injury Matters NI supported by the Arts Council of NI.
Over several months of workshops, Rachel and the participants worked to develop a way to create origami ‘brains’. The installation is created in an infinity loop of origami brains, representing a journey of re-framing life after acquired brain injury.
The participants, their family members and staff of Brain Injury Matters NI at the preview of the exhibition ‘Re Connected’
Re-framing formed part of Rachel’s solo show, ‘Re-connected’ which spanned the galleries in the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
The origami brains were suspended on linen thread - representing a shared heritage and connection to the linen industry in Belfast.
Bright colours dominate the final piece, representing positive memories and experiences, with green and blue coloured paper suspended on linen thread representing the community formed by Brain Injury Matters.
Brain Injury Matters CEO Joe McVey with two of the participants who collaborated in the project.