Joe Hesketh - explores a vivid depiction of the lawless territory that occupies the – often convoluted – reality of what it means to be human, her works layer vibrant figuration with sharp social observation, that seems to be inextricably bound to life as a woman in the 21st century and overstimulation of contemporary life.

"Saturated with a myriad of manmade horrors and injustices. I hope to capture an apocalyptic cynicism that seems to be inextricably bound to life. Using bright colours to instantly seduce, I like to keep the horrors just under the skin, hoping to achieve a little murmur, a little slapstick or a slap in the face”