Gail Henderson creates abstract self-portraits that visualise her psychological reality, which results in mesmerising, often surreal pieces of work. This commission piece was created in situ by the artist. Each line in the piece reflects her inner state at the time of making.

In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, this exhibition features an action-packed programme of events focusing on histories and folk tales that explore the untold stories from the River Tees – as well as poetry, portraits and photographs from by HLN friend, Joanne Coates.

Soft Structures reflects on the invisible threads and undocumented connections that underpin creative lives and communities. Through drawing, painting, video, installation, textile and ceramics, the exhibition presents newly commissioned artwork by Fiona Larkin and Ian Giles and pieces from the Middlesbrough Collection, cared for by MIMA. Ian Giles – New audio, installation and drawings by Ian Giles, A […]