Do You Mind if I Draw You?

This exhibition explores my experience of caring for my mother during her journey with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and how drawing helped us remain connected. Throughout her illness I searched for quiet moments and simple subjects to draw, often asking her, “Do you mind if I draw you?” — a question that became the title of the show. She enjoyed being part of the process and would gently critique the finished pieces, creating a shared space between us. Drawing brought a sense of calm during days that could be filled with noise, confusion, and frustration. In those moments, sitting together, talking, and remembering, we found a way to belong to each other despite the illness changing so much. The drawings are imperfect and were never meant for an audience, but they hold the traces of our time together. After my mother’s death, I realised they reflected not only her story, but…