From our first glance, the initial visual sensation we have of others, determines our subsequent perception of individuality. We need to be aware as a society of the difference’s others may present so we avoid creating a barrier to inclusivity.

‘Perception’ challenges our views of how both mainstream and marginalized people see each other. It does this by expressing different viewpoints of the same entity.

Carl Jung said: Thinking is difficult that is why most people judge.

As you look at the installation, we need to look closer at the bodies enslaved by symbolic chains. Bodies and minds can be perceived and transformed by life’s challenges. Both perceive each other from their own unique perspective.

One figure is dominant, vibrant, confident in the world. The other, less self-assured,  appears to be in great pain. But both are in transition? They’re both on a journey of life’s discovery. Life is a process, there are many ups and downs. There are great moments on top of mountains and moments in deep valleys of despair.

The artist hopes, as the viewer takes time, a different perception of what is going on will emerge.   

Robert Hensel said: There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more.

John Cutting

2022