Free Until, digital print on newsprint, 2024.

Whilst renovating my tenement flat in Mount Florida, Glasgow I found old protest posters hidden in the walls from the 1970s. These were printed in black and white on newsprint, and I found myself wondering why they were designed like this: perhaps it was for cheap mass production, or maybe it was easier conceal them in public, disguising one’s political views. I was struck by the fact that there are so many liberation movements of the past that we are still fighting for today. Whilst I am grateful for the sacrifices of the many activists who have fought before - which has allowed me to live a life of relative privilege and freedom - this cycle frustrates and terrifies me, especially as we watch populist movements re-emerge across the West. I was inspired by these old posters and was reminded of the importance of intersectionality during times of protest, as perhaps a way to break these cycles. The title is taken from Fannie Lou Hamer’s 1971 speech to women from all races in America regarding voting rights. With this piece I hope to pose questions about why we let history repeat itself, and ask who ultimately benefits from this system?

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