Free - just turn up
- Year: 2026
- Duration: 360min
- Type: Arts and Technology
I SEE YOU: Concepts of the 'Self' within Portraiture’, is an exhibition presenting the final portraits from the Two Chairs project.
Open to the public from Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th July at Broadway Gallery.
Dates and times
- Private view: Friday 3rd July (6-8pm)
- Exhibition: 4th - 11th July (12pm - 6pm)
Two Chairs project
Our relationship with portraiture has changed constantly through time, and in today’s world – where our concepts around self, society and what it truly means to be human is being challenged – perhaps now is the perfect time to explore how we can use portraits to strengthen our relationship with ourselves, as well as with each other.
After several guided interviews and art workshops, a series of portrait paintings representing members of the community will be developed, focusing on letting the participants take the lead – prompting them to think about who they are, what stories they want to tell, and what it really means to have your portrait painted in today’s society.
Abi Bennett
About the artist
Abi Rose Bennett is a contemporary portrait painter currently based in Nottingham. Her practice explores the intersection of psychotherapy and portraiture, drawing on ideas from psychoanalysis to reframe the relationship between artist and sitter. She holds a BA in Fine Art from Nottingham Trent University.
Broadway Gallery
Broadway's Gallery is located on our lower ground floor, nestled within Broadway’s design and innovation studio spaces behind Screens 3 and 4. Street level access from 17 Heathcoat Street (NG1 3AF) or via Broadway's main entrance on Broad Street (NG1 3AL). Broadway’s design and innovation spaces are fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and lift access from Broadway’s Box Office.