Oil on boards, 45 x 65cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: The foundation for my work begins with intersectional feminism and biographical experiences, incorporating aspects of both my research and practice. The women I represent are active, with a voice and given physical space for their narratives. I'm exploring the female experience through visual and audio representation, integrating elements of subjects' identities using patterns, tattoos and jewellery. I integrate biographical experience with social criticism, using feminist theory to underpin and critically evaluate. For me, re-examining and giving a platform to the female experience from women's perspectives is still radical. Process and materiality are significant to me working with egg tempera, and oil. I allow the viewer to see the journey of the painting and the movement of the line’s underneath, leaving some areas 'unfinished' while others are more laboured: creating a space for imagining new feminist possibilities to continue.

This piece was created by the artist (Kate Kelly) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Charlotte D). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

This handcrafted sculpture draws its essence from the remarkable journey of Beverly McCann - her battle with breast cancer, her unwavering spirit, and her ability to find beauty even in adversity. Beverly’s resilience is not just a testament to survival but a celebration of life itself.
Her scars, etched by struggle yet shimmering with victory, are traced in gold - elevated, honored, and made luminous. They are not marks of loss but of courage, an intricate map of a warrior’s path. The interplay of three distinct glazes creates the illusion of iron - unyielding, steadfast—while the delicate nature of clay speaks to the vulnerability that exists within strength. This contrast is a powerful metaphor: to be strong does not mean to be unbreakable, but rather to rise, to heal, and to endure.
Created by Kerrie Kent, another voice within the Mortal & Strong campaign, this piece is a dialogue between two journeys—two battles fought in different ways, yet bound by an unspoken understanding. Beverly’s story resonated deeply with Kerrie, both navigating the complexities of invisible illness.

'This sculpture is not just an object; it is a tribute, a beacon of resilience, and a call to celebrate the indomitable human spirit.’
Kerrie Kent

About the artist: Kerrie Kent, an artist from East Sussex, intricately weaves her personal narrative into her artistic endeavours. Her journey, marred by the shadows of congenital heart disease and marked by seven arduous open-heart surgeries, serves as both the canvas and the muse for her creations.
Drawing from the depths of her experiences, Kerrie's work delves into the labyrinth of emotions entwined with her damaged heart. Through her pieces, she navigates the complexities of this vital organ, pondering its function and the skilled interventions of heart surgeons that have defined her life's trajectory.
A recurring theme in her pieces is gold, inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi. This practice, which involves repairing broken objects with gold, serves as a potent metaphor for Kerrie's journey - a testament to the beauty found in imperfection and the transformative power of resilience.
In her creations, the delicate dance between fragility and strength, impermanence and renewal, finds profound expression. Each piece is not merely a work of art but a poignant reflection of the human spirit's capacity to find beauty amidst adversity.

This piece was created by the artist (Kerrie Kent) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Beverly). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas board, 100 x 70cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Within the portrait and the title are references to the date of Hannah’s first sudden cardiac arrest. scratched, painted in and hidden into the layers the date makes up the background. Merging reference images of Hannah together to create the pose the image invites the viewer to look closer. Hannah’s scar from her implanted defibrillator is visible only when you get up close. The image raises the question of how we respond to invisible disabilities and their impact.’
Charlie Kirkham

About the Artist: Charlie Kirkham is a British contemporary artist, trained at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Israel and The Heatherley School of Fine Art, UK. Based in the Midlands, her work reflects on traditional gender roles, technologies and mysticism. Accolades include being shortlisted in the Visual Artist category in the 2023 Passion for Freedom A|wards (eighth place). Charlie was awarded the Visions of Science Award in collaboration with the Milner Centre for Evolution and Edge Arts Bath (Bath University) in 2018. Her work has been showcased in renowned venues, including the Seven House Gallery, NY, USA, The Keck School of Medicine, LA, USA, the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham, UK, Aberystwyth School of Art, Wales and the Mall Galleries, London, UK. She has received funding from STEAMhouse Birmingham (2022, 2024). She is a member of Holyhead Studios Coventry, The Society for Graphic Fine Art (SGFA) and the Visual Artists Association (VAA).

This piece was created by the artist (Charlie Kirkham) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Hannah). 30% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic and oil on linen, 75 x 50 cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'Helen’s natural grace and candour struck me the moment we met. Outside, we shared a deep and wide-ranging conversation, during which she spoke openly about her breast cancer journey and the challenges she’d faced with various attempts at reconstruction.
I wondered whether, in part, her body resisted what was unnatural to her, as she seems entirely at home in nature. Within her profession as a gardener, she finds both joy and solace in the earth—cultivating, designing, and nurturing life. Her strong hands, adorned with an array of rings, appealed to me, and I knew I wanted to include them in my portrayal, symbolising her connection to nature and the self-healing that happens both from the outside in and the inside out.
As she spoke of her struggles as a mother and wife during this time, her quiet determination to survive and flourish shone through. This resilience was mirrored as she lifted her face to the early spring sun, like a heliotropic flower drawn to the light.
The stunning grounds of Little Massingham Manor in Norfolk became the perfect setting. The circular wooden structures echoed the small circular tattoo as an emblem of completion, acceptance, and transformation, a mark of her journey in mind, body, and spirit.'
Deborah Pearse

About the artist; At the heart of my art practice is a preoccupation with what happens when interactions occur and cause adaptive or transformative change. This is further informed by my background which includes working as an actress, therapist and tutor. I create varied series', employing both representational and abstract approaches which investigate aspects of this phenomenological enquiry.
When painting portraits or figures the aim is to always emphasise a psychological or narrative thread, which also offer layers of personal meaning whilst allowing for individual interpretation. Within my abstract works these interconnections are evident in micro and macro processes present throughout the natural world which undergo change, or shifts in perspective.
In 2020 Deborah participated in PAOTY on Sky TV and within online and Gallery exhibitions. With interviews, articles and artwork featured in magazines including; Seisma, Art Etcetera, Phi-Art,The Edge, and WOI Deborah continues to develop projects and collaborate in arenas related to the arts, psychology, philosophy and sciences.

This piece was created by the artist (Deborah Pearse) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Helen). 30% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic, 54 x 74cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘This piece of art emphasises the dark and light and solitude of dealing with a life altering illness.’
Naomi Hulatt

About the artist: I love tone, figures and light. I draw, paint and carve linocuts and do pet portraits. I am also passionate about women’s health having led our local women’s primary care health service for the past decade, providing advice, contraception and menopause care.

This piece was created by the artist (Naomi Hulatt) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Chrissie). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on wooden board, 16 x 20in, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Tor is a wonderfully friendly, social, vibrant, ‘people’ person who immediately makes you feel welcome and at ease. I loved this pose as it feels like a moment of calm contemplation,, and solitude - a stark reflection of Tors usual busy persona!’
Sammy Weston

About the artist: Art has always been a huge part of my life. Having studied Fine Art in college, and later making the decision not to accept an art school offer to dedicate myself to working full time as a pencil portrait artist, it wasn’t until lockdown in 2020 when I picked up the oil paints and fell in love.
Discovering this new medium reignited my passion of art and painting, and has in turn resulted in multiple exhibitions and Shortlist placings with acclaimed galleries.
Painting was put on the back burner while my photography career was taking off, so being able to pick up the brushes again (especially for a project I’m so passionate about) has been so special and I’m honoured to have the opportunity to paint my voices!

This piece was created by the artist (Sammy Weston) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Victoria B). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on canvas, 20 x 20cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'Natasha's Story: Endo Belly Buttons, Scars of Gold Edition,' is an artwork by the artist Clare Ellen Gregory based on the series by the artist titled 'Endo Belly Buttons.' The piece depicts Reynolds' belly button covered in gold, as in her photoshoot with Sammy Weston.’
Clare Ellen Gregory

About the artist: Clare Gregory is an artist and sufferer of 2 chronic illnesses, Fibromyalgia and Endometriosis, her current art practice explores being chronically ill, recent series in particular have depicted Endometriosis.
One of these series, 'X Marks the Spot,' made up Gregory's final unit as a 3rd year Fine Art student and explored her body after having a second Laparoscopic surgery for Endometriosis.
"I was also emotionally recovering as I started to have symptoms related to my bowel and being in that much discomfort and pain a few months after recovering from surgery can be really demoralising. I am still under investigation for these issues."
Now as a Fine Art graduate, Clare Gregory is keen to continue her exploration of how art can benefit health and wellbeing. She is currently searching and applying for jobs within the NHS and hopes in the future to combine the two so her art can benefit those seeking treatment through the NHS.

This piece was created by the artist (Clare Ellen Gregory) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Tash). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Hand embroidery on linen and cotton,
33 x 32 x 1cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Why won’t we use the correct terminology for describing our own bodies? Feeling shame and lacking the right words to describe her condition meant that Clare suffered for 38 years. Don't let this be you or someone you love.’
Jen Cable

About the artist: Jen is a fibre artist and metal smith inspired by the absurd, fantastic and undesirable aspects of everyday life. Her aim is to start conversations to nudge the world to be kinder, more sustainable and filled with joy. Each of her works has a tale to tell, a question to ask or a pleasure to share. Some celebrate aspects of life that have brought her happiness; others are darker and demand change.
Jen comes from a long line of makers, she learnt knit and stitch from her mother and metalworking from her father. She studied Mechanical Engineering at University, then in later life studied textiles, basketry, metal smithing and machine knitting at College.
Her work is in several private collections and has been displayed internationally (USA, UK, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany and Switzerland). She was recently featured in ‘100 Days of Amazing Textile Art’ and in Fiber Art magazine.

This piece was created by the artist (Jen Cable) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Clare B). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture, 19 x 18cm circle
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection, however, this piece may be subject to sale and release pending sale of the entire collection as a single piece. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this, or if you are interested in purchasing the entire collection consisting of Lots 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 116.

Acrylic on canvas, 42 x 59.4cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Clare Gregory is an artist and sufferer of 2 chronic illnesses, Fibromyalgia and Endometriosis, her current art practice explores being chronically ill, recent series in particular have depicted Endometriosis.
One of these series, 'X Marks the Spot,' made up Gregory's final unit as a 3rd year Fine Art student and explored her body after having a second Laparoscopic surgery for Endometriosis.
"I was also emotionally recovering as I started to have symptoms related to my bowel and being in that much discomfort and pain a few months after recovering from surgery can be really demoralising. I am still under investigation for these issues."
Now as a Fine Art graduate, Clare Gregory is keen to continue her exploration of how art can benefit health and wellbeing. She is currently searching and applying for jobs within the NHS and hopes in the future to combine the two so her art can benefit those seeking treatment through the NHS.

This piece was created by the artist (Clare Ellen Gregory) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Jen). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on linen, 20 x 30in, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Ellie struck me as a deeply feminine, intellectually curious, and beautiful young woman, who experienced the impact of health traumas within her family from a young age. With both her mother and aunt carrying the BRCA gene, she witnessed the impact of surgery, loss, and difficult medical choices, later discovering she too carried the gene. Confronting this reality at a young age, she made life-changing decisions which continue to shape her path.

Now a Lawyer, and trustee for a BRCA charity, she has also designed feminine undergarments to help women feel more at home in their bodies. As we spoke, she reflected on how her journey had shaped her sense of self and relationships. Now in her thirties, she feels less fractured, more resilient, and purposeful. Her quiet strength left a lasting impression, echoed in the spiral topiary of a nearby tree—symbolising transformation and growth. I wove branches into the composition, gently erasing past fractures. In this portrait, she stands tall, vibrant, and strong as the world moves around her.’
Deborah Pearse

About the artist: At the heart of my art practice is a preoccupation with what happens when interactions occur and cause adaptive or transformative change. This is further informed by my background which includes working as an actress, therapist and tutor. I create varied series', employing both representational and abstract approaches which investigate aspects of this phenomenological enquiry.
When painting portraits or figures the aim is to always emphasise a psychological or narrative thread, which also offer layers of personal meaning whilst allowing for individual interpretation. Within my abstract works these interconnections are evident in micro and macro processes present throughout the natural world which undergo change, or shifts in perspective.
In 2020 Deborah participated in PAOTY on Sky TV and within online and Gallery exhibitions. With interviews, articles and artwork featured in magazines including; Seisma, Art Etcetera, Phi-Art,The Edge, and WOI Deborah continues to develop projects and collaborate in arenas related to the arts, psychology, philosophy and sciences.

This piece was created by the artist (Deborah Pearse) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Ellie). 30% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

This piece was created by the poet (Mags Dearden) and is inspired by and dedicated to one of our Voices (Stephanie).

Oil on canvas, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'I was really moved by Dawn’s honest account of her transition from those early days of fear, pain and finding the need to fight for her health and to be heard. The endurance of not just the physical symptoms and unknown future of her fertility but endurance in advocating for herself to be heard by the healthcare system. Dawn’s strength is proof of how that endurance can become a resilience and it was humbling and inspiring to see her stand strong and become such a force in creating change for others with her campaigns and work for the fibroid community. This pose of her showed a contrast of both her strength as well as the underyling vulnerability that lies beneath her scar which has become a focal point of both suffering and strength. A juxtaposition I tried to reflect in the refined detail within her face compared to the chaos and abstract nature originating from her body.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Dawn). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 70 x 90cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Charlotte spoke with a calm, deep reflection of life and had a very profound contemplative approach to her life and mortality. This resonated deeply with some of the pieces I do to capture this inner place of stillness and reflection of fertility, mortality and what it is to be woman, to be human. With the eggs as a symbol of fertility and mortality I feel this piece reflects some of the essence of what Charlotte spoke of when interviewing her.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Charlotte W). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media; ceramics, charred wood, hessian, recycled plastics, charcoal, metal leaf,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘I present a box of my mental emotions following my Trigeminal Neuralgia journey.

Sensitive like bruised fruit are
four metaphors of my affliction.
The daily pain of electric shocks
l live with and feeling broken.
The brain fogged, sedated side effects of medication, a meditative, self healing state of finding effective alternatives such as acupuncture and a gold resurrection bird arirsing empowered from the ashes with the pain currently in remission. For how long who knows? it's a game of chance but each pain free day is greatly revered.

Fire is a theme throughout this piece of work, from the burning sensation of one of my flare attacks, ceramic smoked fired faces, displayed against charcoal in a charred wooden box using the technique of Shou sugi ban and the gold connection to my firebird within. Each day l learn to find the balance within the fire and use the phoenix to tame the dragon.’
Sue Murkett

About the artist: Originally from North West London, Sue is a former Art Technician and College Lecturer. Previously specialising in ceramics for further education and assisted learning disabilities in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Essex.
Since moving to Norfolk she is now a semi retired Reiki Master and creates mixed media art influenced by her travels, interest in eastern cultures, spiritualism and her passion for horticulture.
“I have always had a variety of different interests and pursuits, however over the last few years l have found my creative and spiritual practices have started overlapping. Working as a Reiki practitioner for the charity MIND and promoting positive mental health for myself and others, has led me to hosting mindfulness drawing workshops and using spiritual symbolism such as mandalas and lotus flowers in my artwork. There are slight imperfections but this makes them unique and each one reflects my own individuality. My intention is not to create precise images but to follow the making process and journey to see where it takes me. I enjoy working with various mixed media and exploring the variety of surface textures, patterns and forms l create as l learn new techniques and let my designs evolve and develop.”

This piece was created by the artist (Sue Murkett) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Ceramic, 44 x 48 x 12cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Viv described the sensation she had of ‘the clock ticking down’ and her need to find hope. A few days later I read an interview with the aid worker Simon Boas, who wrote A Beginner’s Guide to Dying after being diagnosed with terminal throat cancer. To quote Simon, he described himself as being at ‘the don’t buy any green bananas’ stage of his illness.
While no one can promise Viv time, I wanted to give her a touchstone, something to remind her that she can still enjoy her life and live every day to its fullest, just as she has always done. So, I have made her a bunch of green bananas in ceramic. They sit in a gold burdock leaf – a plant rich in anti-oxidants with detoxing qualities, deemed to have ancient magical qualities of removing negative energies, while offering courage and protection.’
Jules Stone

About the artist: With a background in psychology I am fascinated by the way in which people’s beliefs impact their behaviour, their interpretation of events and construction of their personal history. This interest in personal narrative – the story of a life and the way a person recalls their experience and talks about it – is a key influence on my art work. I am also an author and I often use text in my art.

I love experimenting with different approaches and learning new techniques so I rarely make the same thing twice. I primarily work in clay/mixed media, making experimental ceramics, sculptures and artpieces. I have also worked with metal, silver, wood, found objects, resin, video, collage, print and photography.

This piece was created by the artist (Jules Stone) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Viv). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Interviewing Lucy really moved me with her honest reflections on what it is be mortal and realising the fragility of time and our life along with the pressures and expectations as a woman, mother and wife. This peace is in a style I often revisit trying to capture the stillness and slightly ethereal place we can go to when contemplating life.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Lucy D). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture, 35cm hanging orb head,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection, however, this piece may be subject to sale and release pending sale of the entire collection as a single piece. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this, or if you are interested in purchasing the entire collection consisting of Lots 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 116.

Oil on canvas, 20 x 30in, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘I was drawn to Emma on our filming day; she has a gentle, kind, genuine way about her that instantly puts you at ease. I fell in love with this photo as it felt very ‘Emma’, the soft pose reflects how beautifully authentic Emma is as a person, as well as the rawness in which she shared her experiences.’
Sammy Weston

About the artist: Art has always been a huge part of my life. Having studied Fine Art in college, and later making the decision not to accept an art school offer to dedicate myself to working full time as a pencil portrait artist, it wasn’t until lockdown in 2020 when I picked up the oil paints and fell in love.
Discovering this new medium reignited my passion of art and painting, and has in turn resulted in multiple exhibitions and Shortlist placings with acclaimed galleries.
Painting was put on the back burner while my photography career was taking off, so being able to pick up the brushes again (especially for a project I’m so passionate about) has been so special and I’m honoured to have the opportunity to paint my voices!

This piece was created by the artist (Sammy Weston) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Emma H ). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture (plaster, clay, wire), length 35cm x width 25cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Having listened to Lisa's podcast, I was deeply moved by her description of how her husband supported her following her brother's suicide and during her MRI. She describes how her symptoms of fatigue and debilitating pains in her muscles became so much worse with stress and she was unable to move without extreme effort.
"Most amazing man on the planet"
"He was just incredible"
"Empowering and empathetic"
"He picks up so much"
Now, in her role as integrative counsellor, Lisa uses her own experience and pain to support others.
The hands in the sculpture, supporting the woman's body, tell the story of how she was given support and now gives support to others.’
Jean Kiekopf

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Lisa W). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media: Cassini plaster, clay, powertex, gold leaf, 31 x 11 x 6cm
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'Listening to Josie's Voice, I was moved by her strength and clarity in conveying her experiences and how she has responded to them. She expressed how trapped she felt in having to agree to various treatments and procedures and how she felt the need to give herself "permission to cry... to get it out of (her) system".
To depict this in the artwork, I have created a figure entitled 'Permission to Cry'. This figure is placed between two hands: the bottom hand representing the support from the medical profession that she has received - particularly from one "great consultant" she mentions in her interview - and the top hand representing the feeling of being oppressed and trapped in a system that doesn't seem to recognise the individual: the pressure of feeling forced into treatment.’
Jean Kiekopf

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex.
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiejopf) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Josie). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 16 x 20in, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘The lovely Natalie just screams colour. From her pink hair, to her optimistic, joyful personality - I knew this painting needed to express that aspect of her! The pastel mint green compliments her pastel pink hair (and is her favourite colour!) The gold leaf was specifically applied to accentuate the incredibly neat scar that Natalie was left with after her surgery - highlighted in both her Scars of Gold photography and this painting.’
Sammy Weston

About the artist: Art has always been a huge part of my life. Having studied Fine Art in college, and later making the decision not to accept an art school offer to dedicate myself to working full time as a pencil portrait artist, it wasn’t until lockdown in 2020 when I picked up the oil paints and fell in love.
Discovering this new medium reignited my passion of art and painting, and has in turn resulted in multiple exhibitions and Shortlist placings with acclaimed galleries.
Painting was put on the back burner while my photography career was taking off, so being able to pick up the brushes again (especially for a project I’m so passionate about) has been so special and I’m honoured to have the opportunity to paint my voices!

This piece was created by the artist (Sammy Weston) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Natalie M). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic, 85 x 105cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘This shows Kate’s recovery using (mostly) a low inflammation diet to successfully control her pain from endometriosis.’
Naomi Hulatt

About the artist: I love tone, figures and light. I draw, paint and carve linocuts and do pet portraits. I am also passionate about women’s health having led our local women’s primary care health service for the past decade, providing advice, contraception and menopause care.

This piece was created by the artist (Naomi Hulatt) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Kate B). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

50 x 30cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: With a background in beauty therapy and makeup artistry, Kiehla blends techniques from SFX prosthetics and personal experiences as a mother. Kiehla’s journey is driven by love, creativity and the desire to help others capture the beauty of life. As a full circle moment Kiehla also now teaches Media makeup.

Kiehla recognizes the power of preserving memories in 3D and wants to provide people with a way to capture moments they hold close beyond photos Creating lasting memories that are uniquely yours to treasure for generations to come.

This piece was created by the artist (Kiehla Dominice) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Jemma). 25% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Assemblage sculpture, made from repurposed jewellery, 22 x 20 x 13cm,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

“Gabz gets strength from her dogs, her husband, friends and family. She is tenacious and passionate about promoting her challenges. She is courageous and not afraid to share her feelings both good and bad to help others to raise awareness for those suffering with endometriosis and adenomyosis.
I have used one of her loves as the basis for her piece. I have incorporated words of strength that represent her journey and adding a bit of leopard print to incorporate her style!”
Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett

About the artist: Leigh-Anna is an accomplished multi-media artist, whose work has evolved to reflect her own journey, and which encompasses the key themes of “Remembrance, Enlightenment and Celebration”. Leigh-Anna’s personal and artistic metamorphosis continued as she addressed a substance addiction, spending time in rehab and subsequently embracing a lifestyle of recovery and spiritual growth.
Leigh-Anna continues to challenge herself, both technically and creatively, reflecting on her continued journey in recovery. She works with the passionate pursuit of repurposing, restoring beauty and purpose, always with a twist and always touched by her love of the curious and bizarre!

This piece was created by the artist (Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Gabz). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

This piece was created by the poet (Mags Dearden) and is inspired by and dedicated to one of our Voices (Alex).

Mixed media sculpture, 115cm
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection, however, this piece may be subject to sale and release pending sale of the entire collection as a single piece. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this, or if you are interested in purchasing the entire collection consisting of Lots 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 116.

Porcelain paper clay, beeswax candle, wire, sweetgrass,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'After listening to Victoria's story, I was struck by her resilience and resolution to seek joy. It made me think about the intentional dissipation of the negative- and this made me think of sacred burning.
After speaking to Victoria, I discovered that writing down things that we want to be rid is something that she does regularly in workshops- Victoria calls this 'The Unspoken'.
'The Unspoken' [artwork] has been created with the intention of being used as a ritual object. It uses the ancient technique coiling to suggest a figure, focused on the abdomen. Sweetgrass, which symbolises the divine feminine, hangs in the vessel, ready to be burned along with thoughts, feelings and actions she no longer needs.’
Rebecca Snow

About the artist: After studying Fine Art, I struggled to find a way to make my work relevant. I spent 10 years as a freelance artist educator working with communities to develop my social engagement practice. I worked with groups of all ages in schools, galleries, museums and cultural centres in London and abroad. I loved this work, but I felt I could have more impact working in the classroom, so I trained to be a school teacher. I now live in Sheffield, where I work as a full time mother, part time in a school, make pottery and I’m beginning my journey back to art. My current art practice takes a multi-media approach to documenting my motherhood journey. I am interested in the role of inter-generational trauma through mother-lines and use themes of trace, memory and collection to explore this.

This piece was created by the artist (Rebecca Snow) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Victoria H). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Egg tempera and oil on board, 40 x 60cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: The foundation for my work begins with intersectional feminism and biographical experiences, incorporating aspects of both my research and practice. The women I represent are active, with a voice and given physical space for their narratives. I'm exploring the female experience through visual and audio representation, integrating elements of subjects' identities using patterns, tattoos and jewellery. I integrate biographical experience with social criticism, using feminist theory to underpin and critically evaluate. For me, re-examining and giving a platform to the female experience from women's perspectives is still radical. Process and materiality are significant to me working with egg tempera, and oil. I allow the viewer to see the journey of the painting and the movement of the line’s underneath, leaving some areas 'unfinished' while others are more laboured: creating a space for imagining new feminist possibilities to continue.

This piece was created by the artist (Kate Kelly) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Fiona G). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Monotype on Hahnemühle paper, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Chloe (b. 1996) is an award-winning London-based artist creating figurative monotypes about identity, the psyche, and the experience of women, including her own. Her work uses distorted forms, blurred or masked faces, and human-animal hybrids to invite the viewer to imagine themselves as the subject of the scene and find resonance in both the familiar and the reimagined.
Each piece begins with a feeling, which she follows freely, embracing the speed constraints and unpredictability of the monoprinting process to ‘paint with print’ and push against conventional ideas of perfection. Intuitive mark-making, expressive movements, and ‘mistakes’ are all integral to Chloe’s approach: ink can smear, lines can bleed, and the mirrored image can look entirely different from the painted plate. By exploring her own experience through artistic introspection, she also aims to empower other women to see themselves in new ways, outside of the personal, familial, and societal expectations to conform to traditional gender roles, authority, and power dynamics.
Chloe's work has been exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, and the Royal Society of British Artists Bicentennial Exhibition, where she won the Hahnemühle Fine Art Award. In 2023, she was selected as a finalist for the ACS Studio Prize and The Margate Art Prize, judged by Tracey Emin. Chloe holds an MA (Distinction) in Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking from the University of the West of England.

This piece was created by the artist (Chloe Barnes) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Michelle). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

40 x 42cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: With a background in beauty therapy and makeup artistry, Kiehla blends techniques from SFX prosthetics and personal experiences as a mother. Kiehla’s journey is driven by love, creativity and the desire to help others capture the beauty of life. As a full circle moment Kiehla also now teaches Media makeup.

Kiehla recognizes the power of preserving memories in 3D and wants to provide people with a way to capture moments they hold close beyond photos Creating lasting memories that are uniquely yours to treasure for generations to come.

This piece was created by the artist (Kiehla Dominice) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Cat). 25% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 90 x 90cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Helene’s approach to her breast cancer diagnosis was fascinating; drawing upon her mental training for the Paralympics and applying this to her treatment. Helene saw the milestones of surgery and chemotherapy similar to the milestones in her rowing race in Bejing and this use of focus on an end result to carry through the challenges was really poignant. I wanted to capture the element of that focus and gaze... the real power of focusing on the destination to get to and letting that focus distract from what is the now.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Dr Liz Murray BCA(h) is the founder of the charity Mortal And Strong and a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. Whilst navigating her career as a medical doctor, Liz also used art to explore health inequalities inspired by her personal and professional experiences. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz has been on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as a wildcard as well as BBC's The Big Event. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse. Liz is an affiliate member of the Medical Artist's Association, UN Women UK Participant, Ambassador to WHIN, Ambassador to PIF and CEO of the charity Mortal And Strong. In 2025 Liz was presented the British Citizen's Award for her services to health and has produced several pieces for the Scars Of Gold campaign with 100% being donated to the charity.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices, Helene Raynsford, Paralympic Gold Medalist and Patron to the charity.. 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction, however, this piece may be subject to release pending other exhibitions. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this.

Mixed media, 80 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'When Gizela was diagnosed, she was left feeling like 'a product'.
The way she was treated, resonated with me when l heard her story that l felt drawn to painting an antiquated catalogue which developed into illustrations of various breast tumours and an apothecary cabinet contaning her diagnosis.
Even though she has been given this label, she is the lotus plant breaking through the dark muddy affliction of cancer to face another day. The lotus is a powerful symbol of
resilience and transformation, reminding us of our potential to rise above life's difficulties and bloom in the face of adversity. Each morning it emerges from the dark muddy waters it grows in, to face another day. It has long been used in traditional Oriental medicine and known for its many health benefits such as fighting inflammation and preventing cancers.'
Sue Murkett

About the artist: Originally from North West London, Sue is a former Art Technician and College Lecturer. Previously specialising in ceramics for further education and assisted learning disabilities in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Essex.
Since moving to Norfolk she is now a semi retired Reiki Master and creates mixed media art influenced by her travels, interest in eastern cultures, spiritualism and her passion for horticulture.
“I have always had a variety of different interests and pursuits, however over the last few years l have found my creative and spiritual practices have started overlapping. Working as a Reiki practitioner for the charity MIND and promoting positive mental health for myself and others, has led me to hosting mindfulness drawing workshops and using spiritual symbolism such as mandalas and lotus flowers in my artwork. There are slight imperfections but this makes them unique and each one reflects my own individuality. My intention is not to create precise images but to follow the making process and journey to see where it takes me. I enjoy working with various mixed media and exploring the variety of surface textures, patterns and forms l create as l learn new techniques and let my designs evolve and develop.”

This piece was created by the artist (Sue Murkett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Gizela). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Ceramic, plaster, wood, plastic, acrylic and enamel paints, 26 x 14.5 x 10cm,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Listening to Kathryn's story it was sobering to hear how much she has been through and yet she still faces her on-going challenges so bravely. It felt like one wave hitting her after another. This piece shows Kathryn's awareness of what may be coming, her ability to face it head on, and he determination to get through.’
Jules Stone

About the artist: With a background in psychology I am fascinated by the way in which people’s beliefs impact their behaviour, their interpretation of events and construction of their personal history. This interest in personal narrative – the story of a life and the way a person recalls their experience and talks about it – is a key influence on my art work. I am also an author and I often use text in my art.

I love experimenting with different approaches and learning new techniques so I rarely make the same thing twice. I primarily work in clay/mixed media, making experimental ceramics, sculptures and artpieces. I have also worked with metal, silver, wood, found objects, resin, video, collage, print and photography.

This piece was created by the artist (Jules Stone) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Kathryn H). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'Mags’ beautiful poem depicts her looking in the mirror and almost not recognising herself. That sense of looking at the world you’re not currently a part of is so common during treatment, and the isolation of illness. In the painting I wanted to depict the things she loves, with her looking out the window of the hospital at the life she’ll reclaim.’
Tracy Weston

About the artist: I have loved painting and drawing since I was little girl . I attended art school as a young woman but unfortunately my home life changed and I had give up and get a job. Art was put on the back burner for many years with a career and family to cope with, until I became ill in my 40’s.
My physical strength, mental health and confidence plummeted.
I needed to get back to the things I could do and not concentrate on the things I couldn’t. I found my way back to my love for painting particularly conceptual work. Since I’ve had both solo exhibitions and mixed. I’ve been lucky enough to have exhibited in many lovely galleries and met some amazing people.
In my work I like to tell a story and that’s why I’ve loved working with the wonderful women from mortal and strong.
Telling their stories has been an enormous privilege and I’m honoured to be part of something so worthy.

This piece was created by the artist (Tracy Weston) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Mags). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas board, 100 x 70cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Portrait of Bethany Keime (HeartCharged) depicting Bethany in a moment of reflection with her implanted defibrillator device showing on her side. The emphasis is on showing the bright colours and beauty of a young woman who happens to be bionic.’
Charlie Kirkham

About the Artist: Charlie Kirkham is a British contemporary artist, trained at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Israel and The Heatherley School of Fine Art, UK. Based in the Midlands, her work reflects on traditional gender roles, technologies and mysticism. Accolades include being shortlisted in the Visual Artist category in the 2023 Passion for Freedom A|wards (eighth place). Charlie was awarded the Visions of Science Award in collaboration with the Milner Centre for Evolution and Edge Arts Bath (Bath University) in 2018. Her work has been showcased in renowned venues, including the Seven House Gallery, NY, USA, The Keck School of Medicine, LA, USA, the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham, UK, Aberystwyth School of Art, Wales and the Mall Galleries, London, UK. She has received funding from STEAMhouse Birmingham (2022, 2024). She is a member of Holyhead Studios Coventry, The Society for Graphic Fine Art (SGFA) and the Visual Artists Association (VAA).

This piece was created by the artist (Charlie Kirkham) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Bethany). 30% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed Media comprising of Acrylic Paint, Graphite, Oil Pastel, Ink, Coloured Pencil and Collage (Including a mix of vintage paper and paper hand made by the artist) in simple solid oak floating frame,
53 x 53 cm, FRAMED ORIGINAL ARTWORK


‘This piece represents Karianne’s journey from her breast cancer diagnosis, through her treatment, to coming out the other side. The ground represents what she has been through, and includes a shell symbol, and the main element of the painting, the flower emerging from the ground, symbolises her strength, growth through adversity and future. The raised pattern on the right hand side of the painting is formed from the word ‘Strong’ because that’s what she is! The title ‘Growing From Darkness Into The Light' was taken from a comment she made during our e-mail correspondence.’
Carol Burns

About the artist: Carol Burns is an award-winning Scottish-born artist based in Wiltshire, England, known for her emotionally resonant and unconventional abstract paintings. Her work has been widely exhibited across the UK and internationally, including the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Royal West of England Academy of Art, The Mall Galleries in London, and the Venice Biennale.
In 2024, Carol’s work was accepted into 20 juried exhibitions, with awards received in three of them, including from the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. She has been featured in Celebrating Women in Art magazine and the book 101 Contemporary Artists and More. A regular on the art fair circuit, Carol is also a member of the RWA Artist Network and a Visual Artists Association Working Artist.
Her work is driven by a deep interest in people and the layered narratives that shape who we are. She is fascinated by how we use storytelling—both internal and external—to make sense of ourselves and the world around us. Her paintings begin with a concept or emotion and evolve through a process of layering paint, intuitive mark-making, and collage. The result is work rich in texture, history, and contrast—inviting each viewer to bring their own perspective and complete the piece through personal reflection.

This piece was created by the artist (Carol Burns) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Karianne). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Paper collage and acrylic on canvas, 90cm round, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'I wanted to reflect on Gizela's Polish heritage and the positive memories and activities she shares with her friends and family. Inspired by the popular Polish folk craft of papercut outs called Wycinanki ( vee-chi-non -kee) and the red Korale beads that hold folkloric attributes and fond memories of her childhood.
Some Wycinanki cutouts look very similar to mandalas which can be used to symbolise an individual's journey.
There's an unusual beauty in microscopic views of cells, that look a little bit like marbling. Haematoxylin stains nuclei cells blue, while eosin stains cytoplasm and other extracellular substances pink or red. So I marbeled some of the papers for my wycinanki materials. They are bright colours that Gizela is drawn to and l feel that l have managed to bring all these elements together in creating a mandala of her living her life.'
Sue Murkett

About the artist: Originally from North West London, Sue is a former Art Technician and College Lecturer. Previously specialising in ceramics for further education and assisted learning disabilities in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Essex.
Since moving to Norfolk she is now a semi retired Reiki Master and creates mixed media art influenced by her travels, interest in eastern cultures, spiritualism and her passion for horticulture.
“I have always had a variety of different interests and pursuits, however over the last few years l have found my creative and spiritual practices have started overlapping. Working as a Reiki practitioner for the charity MIND and promoting positive mental health for myself and others, has led me to hosting mindfulness drawing workshops and using spiritual symbolism such as mandalas and lotus flowers in my artwork. There are slight imperfections but this makes them unique and each one reflects my own individuality. My intention is not to create precise images but to follow the making process and journey to see where it takes me. I enjoy working with various mixed media and exploring the variety of surface textures, patterns and forms l create as l learn new techniques and let my designs evolve and develop.”

This piece was created by the artist (Sue Murkett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Gizela). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Hand painted in watercolour, then digitally created and printed on Hahnemühle German Etching Fine Art Paper (One Piece), 80 x 80cm, Exclusive,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK by Leanne Dunstan

‘I like to think of my work as modern — it combines the format of design with the timeless essence of natural history archives. It’s a celebration of life in all its forms, and a reminder of how we, as humans, are intrinsically connected to the world around us. The pieces are more than just art; they are my personal expression of peace, healing, and strength. The act of creating them has been a vital part of my own wellbeing, offering comfort, joy, and a sense of purpose through even the darkest times.
The Mortal & Strong art, in particular, carries a deeply personal message. It reflects the strength it takes to face our own immortality and the courage it takes to continue living with an incurable disease. The combination of vibrant, whimsical elements of nature with themes of strength and immortality creates a powerful narrative that resonates on a profound emotional level. It is a celebration of survival, but also of the beauty and power that comes from facing life's challenges head-on.’
Leanne Dunstan

About the artist: Art has always been my passion, and it’s been a constant thread in my life. Born in Aberdeen, I studied at the School of Art and graduated with a degree in Design & Surface Decoration. My professional career as an in-house designer spanned almost two decades, allowing me to work in various creative industries. But when I was diagnosed with cancer, everything changed. I stepped away from the industry to focus on my treatment, and during that time, painting became my sanctuary, my healing space.
It was during this period of reflection and recovery that the Natural Quirks Collection was born. This collection is inspired by my deep love for the natural world. I’ve always been drawn to the flora and fauna around us, their vibrant colours and intricate forms, and how they reflect the resilience of nature itself. My illustrations are hand-painted in watercolours, carefully woven together with elements from the natural world, and infused with colour that brings a sense of playfulness and whimsy to each piece.
I like to think of my work as modern — it combines the format of design with the timeless essence of natural history archives. It’s a celebration of life in all its forms, and a reminder of how we, as humans, are intrinsically connected to the world around us. The pieces are more than just art; they are my personal expression of peace, healing, and strength. The act of creating them has been a vital part of my own wellbeing, offering comfort, joy, and a sense of purpose through even the darkest times.

This piece was created by the artist (Leanne Dunstan) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Interviewing Claire, I was moved by her determination to embrace life and not allow herself to be consumed by the cancer diagnosis. Her vibrant and gentle but optimistic approach to life was continuing to stay strong despite the multiple traumas and challenges being inflicted upon her by the cancer. Claire did not stop smiling her beaming smile throughout the interview and day filming, but when it came to the photography and acknowledging her scars she stood strong, (dropping the smile) and shared a vulnerability and truth that was striking. I was really moved by how she approached her secondary diagnosis and wanted to capture that moment of poignant reflection and pause as she shared her scar of gold with us.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Claire W). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

A4 print of poem in black mount

About the artist: ‘Imagination, creativity and curiosity have always played a big part in my life.’ Emma was interviewed as a Voice as part of the campaign and shared with us some of her poetry. This was really powerful and was another mode of artistry to amplify the essence of experience the process has tried to capture.

This piece was created by the poet (Emma Washington) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic & 23ct gold leaf, 44 x 44cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Mel requested to be in it, without being in it. Taking the things that keep her going and that inspire her, I’ve put together this piece titled “A love from outer space”. Featuring a dance inspired piece with her favourite colours, disco balls in space and gold leaf representing her scars.’
Amie Leonhardt

About the artist: Based in south Devon, Amie Leonhardt is an artist with a colourful background. Having grown up in Glastonbury and now living on Dartmoor, nature is a huge inspiration in her art and everyday life.
After suffering from two near fatal cardiac events and countless fainting spells since her teenage years, she was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Mitral Valve regurgitation. She’s still in the process of having tests and is waiting on a 3rd diagnosis believed to be either- Arrhythmic bi-leaflet mitral valve prolapse or CPVT - both rare and deadly cardiac conditions. She now has her own S-ICD to keep her safe and will be on medication for the rest of her life.
Art has always been her way to manage and cope with the vast range of emotions that come with living life with SADS conditions, especially living with them undiagnosed for so long. Moving forward, she hopes to raise funds and awareness of these serious heart conditions with her art.

This piece was created by the artist (Amie Leonhardt) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Melanie). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 61 x 91cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'Those of us who were fortunate enough to encounter Amy will know that it was fascinating how her face shone. She maintained her great humour, positive energy and courage beyond understanding. Her treaties on palliative care is something I will refer to throughout my life and should be heard far and wide.'
Meryl Tyers-Chhabra

About the artist: Having attended short courses at the Art Academy london, my knowledge and love of Art/Art History pretty much halted around post Impressionism, also frustrations with my own standard plateauing in the classical style, led me to explore contemporary art and it’s techniques.
I’ve developed some art muscle but not yet ‘my voice’ this year all that is beginning to change. I decided to enter competitions in '24 and suddenly my practice has gained momentum. Partnering with the stunning charity Mortal and Strong and recently I was fortunate enough to be finalist in The Society of Women Artists 163rd annual exhibition. Thus concluding another childhood dream, to be hung in the Mall galleries where my grandfather (watercolorist) and aunt (pastel portrait painter) once exhibited many years.

This piece was created by the artist (Meryl Tyers Chhabra) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Amy W). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Monotype on Hahnemühle paper, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Chloe (b. 1996) is an award-winning London-based artist creating figurative monotypes about identity, the psyche, and the experience of women, including her own. Her work uses distorted forms, blurred or masked faces, and human-animal hybrids to invite the viewer to imagine themselves as the subject of the scene and find resonance in both the familiar and the reimagined.
Each piece begins with a feeling, which she follows freely, embracing the speed constraints and unpredictability of the monoprinting process to ‘paint with print’ and push against conventional ideas of perfection. Intuitive mark-making, expressive movements, and ‘mistakes’ are all integral to Chloe’s approach: ink can smear, lines can bleed, and the mirrored image can look entirely different from the painted plate. By exploring her own experience through artistic introspection, she also aims to empower other women to see themselves in new ways, outside of the personal, familial, and societal expectations to conform to traditional gender roles, authority, and power dynamics.
Chloe's work has been exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, and the Royal Society of British Artists Bicentennial Exhibition, where she won the Hahnemühle Fine Art Award. In 2023, she was selected as a finalist for the ACS Studio Prize and The Margate Art Prize, judged by Tracey Emin. Chloe holds an MA (Distinction) in Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking from the University of the West of England.

This piece was created by the artist (Chloe Barnes) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Trisha). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on linen, 50 x 60cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: In a moment, a brief, indefinite interval of time, everything can change. There will always be a last kiss, so linger a fraction longer when tender moments arise.
I am a disabled artist working in Devon, and the main themes in my work are mothering and loss. My artistic practice is rooted in painting, and amplified with three-dimensional manifestations and dioramas of the interplay between imagined figures and feelings. I am fascinated in the perception of preciousness and how it becomes embodied in objects.

This piece was created by the artist (Emma Roberts) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Pretti). 40% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media comprising of acrylic paint, graphite, oil pastel, ink, coloured pencil and collage (including a mix of vintage paper and paper hand made by the artist) in simple solid oak floating frame,
53 x 53 cm, FRAMED ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘This piece represents Post Natal Depression and the struggle Lorna went through to overcome it. Despite the lack of feeling she experienced, represented by the top layer of very light blue, threre was a lot going on beneath the surface, represented by the dark layer, which she had to battle through. The strip of blue shapes that move from dark to light represent her navigating her way through it all and, with support, coming out the other side. The title ‘To Feel Is The Most Amazing Thing' are the words she used at the end of her podcast.’
Carol Burns

About the artist: Carol Burns is an award-winning Scottish-born artist based in Wiltshire, England, known for her emotionally resonant and unconventional abstract paintings. Her work has been widely exhibited across the UK and internationally, including the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Royal West of England Academy of Art, The Mall Galleries in London, and the Venice Biennale.
In 2024, Carol’s work was accepted into 20 juried exhibitions, with awards received in three of them, including from the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. She has been featured in Celebrating Women in Art magazine and the book 101 Contemporary Artists and More. A regular on the art fair circuit, Carol is also a member of the RWA Artist Network and a Visual Artists Association Working Artist.
Her work is driven by a deep interest in people and the layered narratives that shape who we are. She is fascinated by how we use storytelling—both internal and external—to make sense of ourselves and the world around us. Her paintings begin with a concept or emotion and evolve through a process of layering paint, intuitive mark-making, and collage. The result is work rich in texture, history, and contrast—inviting each viewer to bring their own perspective and complete the piece through personal reflection.

This piece was created by the artist (Carol Burns) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Lorna). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media in vintage tin with 22ct gold leaf lining and oil painting,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: In a moment, a brief, indefinite interval of time, everything can change. There will always be a last kiss, so linger a fraction longer when tender moments arise.
I am a disabled artist working in Devon, and the main themes in my work are mothering and loss. My artistic practice is rooted in painting, and amplified with three-dimensional manifestations and dioramas of the interplay between imagined figures and feelings. I am fascinated in the perception of preciousness and how it becomes embodied in objects.

This piece was created by the artist (Emma Roberts) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 40% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Fine Art printed photography (One piece), 50 x 50cm, Exclusive,
Original Artwork by Kristen Olinger

‘I created this piece hoping to capture the feeling of isolation and loneliness Sammy felt growing up and having to be removed from a traditional school setting as a result of her illness . The feeling of watching her peers live their lives while she was at home and that kind of separation. The mask is significant in this image as it symbolizes the facade she hid behind while dealing with mental health. Other meaningful symbols are the radio and cat in the image as both music and her pets helped provide comfort during that time.’
Kristen Olinger

About the artist: A Southern California based Photographer who focuses on themes of chronic illness and disability . Her goal through her work is to change perceptions of what disability “looks” like as so many conditions are invisible to the naked eye. Her playful and kitsch approach to often difficult subject matter attempts to bridge a conversation to topics often considered taboo , while infusing life and color into an otherwise sterile medical existence. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions including Opulent Mobility , Sudden Cardiac Art, Able Arts Works, and many group shows throughout Southern California.

This piece was created by the artist (Kristen Olinger) and is inspired by one of our Voices and Campaign Directors, Sammy Weston. 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on linen, 30 x 40cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘A portrait of Lucy Thompson with roses. Lucy found that outdoor cold water swimming helped her reconnect with her body. The roses are a nod to Botticelli’s painting ‘The Birth of Venus’, a woman born of water, where pink roses float on the wind.’
Liz Lyons

About the artist: Elizabeth Lyons is an artist whose work delves into the intersections of personal experience, the human condition, and the fragility of life. Holding an MA in Fine Art from Manchester School of Art, MMU, her creative practice is deeply influenced by working in healthcare for over 20 years. Themes of healing, vulnerability, and impermanence are woven throughout her work—echoing the complex, multifaceted nature of her professional and artistic life.
Elizabeth’s practice spans multiple mediums, with a particular focus on portraiture and the human form. She has exhibited across the North West. Notable exhibitions include the Manchester School of Art MA Show at HOME Manchester 2019, The Bathroom Darkroom Project, a response to the lived experiences of residents in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Chorlton, Manchester and her participation in Rogue Women at Rogue Artists' Studios. In 2019, Elizabeth received an award from Redeye the Photography Network and Cumbria University and has featured in Soanyway Magazine (Issue 5). Her work, shaped by both her artistic vision and medical insights, offers a poignant reflection on memory and the fleeting nature of existence.

This piece was created by the artist (Liz Lyons) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Lucy T). 40% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Fine Art printed photography (One piece), 50 x 50cm, Exclusive,
Original Artwork by Kristen Olinger

‘I wanted to capture Holly's love for nature and gardening while also addressing her struggles with cluster headaches . The gardening shears symbolize both her passion with gardening but also the tension of the cut about to be made symbolic of not knowing what might come next, another headache? . These particular headaches radiate from the eye so I created a starburst to symbolize that pain.’
Kristen Olinger

About the artist: A Southern California based Photographer who focuses on themes of chronic illness and disability . Her goal through her work is to change perceptions of what disability “looks” like as so many conditions are invisible to the naked eye. Her playful and kitsch approach to often difficult subject matter attempts to bridge a conversation to topics often considered taboo , while infusing life and color into an otherwise sterile medical existence. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions including Opulent Mobility , Sudden Cardiac Art, Able Arts Works, and many group shows throughout Southern California.

This piece was created by the artist (Kristen Ollinger) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Holly). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Monotype on Hahnemühle paper, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Chloe (b. 1996) is an award-winning London-based artist creating figurative monotypes about identity, the psyche, and the experience of women, including her own. Her work uses distorted forms, blurred or masked faces, and human-animal hybrids to invite the viewer to imagine themselves as the subject of the scene and find resonance in both the familiar and the reimagined.
Each piece begins with a feeling, which she follows freely, embracing the speed constraints and unpredictability of the monoprinting process to ‘paint with print’ and push against conventional ideas of perfection. Intuitive mark-making, expressive movements, and ‘mistakes’ are all integral to Chloe’s approach: ink can smear, lines can bleed, and the mirrored image can look entirely different from the painted plate. By exploring her own experience through artistic introspection, she also aims to empower other women to see themselves in new ways, outside of the personal, familial, and societal expectations to conform to traditional gender roles, authority, and power dynamics.
Chloe's work has been exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, and the Royal Society of British Artists Bicentennial Exhibition, where she won the Hahnemühle Fine Art Award. In 2023, she was selected as a finalist for the ACS Studio Prize and The Margate Art Prize, judged by Tracey Emin. Chloe holds an MA (Distinction) in Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking from the University of the West of England.

This piece was created by the artist (Chloe Barnes) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Bridie). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Clay, wire, powertex on wood plinth, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘I was present at Tracy's interview and what struck me was her bubbly energy and joy. She spoke about the animals who had supported her mental and physical well-being. In Tracey's interview she shares her experiences of staying strong with heart issues and a diagnosis of heart failure and after seeing a beautiful photo of her connecting with her majestic horse, Magic, I decided to recreate this pairing in clay.
"In their eyes, we find solace and our troubles melt away; in their presence, we find sanctuary and our spirits soar." (Taken from Patricia Atchison, The Power of Horses.)’
Jean Kiekopf

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex.
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Tracy W). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 50 x 90cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘One of three pieces in a similar theme as I interviewed three of the Voices in succession and all struck me with a similar energy and reflection. Lisa was in that transitional period of re-discovering and reclaiming her identity and love for life ‘on the other side’ of her cancer treatment. There was a continuous flurry of both vulnerability and trauma contrasting with enthusiasm and excitement to embrace life. This was something I chose to capture in a more abstract contemporary approach full of colour and energy in contrast to the still reserved pose.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Lisa B). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture; metal, thread, ceramic, 82 x 64 x 33cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Jeannie comments on ‘living a bizarre double life’ - how her trips to hospital contrast with her normal life with friends and family. She mourns the life she’s not going to have, whilst telling herself she’s going to be okay.
The pendulum reflects the positive upside of Jeannie’s moods as well as the down. However, the metal frame only allows the down side to swing so far without hitting a barrier, whereas towards the joyous ‘euphoric’ side the pendulum could swing freely but if it goes too high there could be danger from the rebound. In the end they have to find an equilibrium, neither mood swing becoming too extreme.’
Jules Stone

About the artist: With a background in psychology I am fascinated by the way in which people’s beliefs impact their behaviour, their interpretation of events and construction of their personal history. This interest in personal narrative – the story of a life and the way a person recalls their experience and talks about it – is a key influence on my art work. I am also an author and I often use text in my art.

I love experimenting with different approaches and learning new techniques so I rarely make the same thing twice. I primarily work in clay/mixed media, making experimental ceramics, sculptures and artpieces. I have also worked with metal, silver, wood, found objects, resin, video, collage, print and photography.

This piece was created by the artist (Jules Stone) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Jeannie). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 70 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Julie). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

50 x 25cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: With a background in beauty therapy and makeup artistry, Kiehla blends techniques from SFX prosthetics and personal experiences as a mother. Kiehla’s journey is driven by love, creativity and the desire to help others capture the beauty of life. As a full circle moment Kiehla also now teaches Media makeup.

Kiehla recognizes the power of preserving memories in 3D and wants to provide people with a way to capture moments they hold close beyond photos Creating lasting memories that are uniquely yours to treasure for generations to come.

This piece was created by the artist (Kiehla Dominice) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Daniela). 25% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Egg tempera on board, 20 x 30cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: The foundation for my work begins with intersectional feminism and biographical experiences, incorporating aspects of both my research and practice. The women I represent are active, with a voice and given physical space for their narratives. I'm exploring the female experience through visual and audio representation, integrating elements of subjects' identities using patterns, tattoos and jewellery. I integrate biographical experience with social criticism, using feminist theory to underpin and critically evaluate. For me, re-examining and giving a platform to the female experience from women's perspectives is still radical. Process and materiality are significant to me working with egg tempera, and oil. I allow the viewer to see the journey of the painting and the movement of the line’s underneath, leaving some areas 'unfinished' while others are more laboured: creating a space for imagining new feminist possibilities to continue.

This piece was created by the artist (Kate Kelly) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Siobhan). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Fine Art printed photography (One piece), 50 x 50cm, Exclusive,
Original Artwork by Kristen Olinger

'I wanted to capture Emma’s strength and beauty in a way that still acknowledged the struggle she has faced with grade 4 glioblastoma . She mentioned to me her love of the color blue / green and how she’s found a sense of accomplishment through swimming. I thought the water would be a beautiful way to incorporate her favorite color into the piece while also symbolizing a line from one of her favorite songs “Shallow”. Her journey has certainly taken her into the deep waters . Thankfully she has the pool swan the cling to as a means to stay afloat.’
Kristen Ollinger

About the artist: A Southern California based Photographer who focuses on themes of chronic illness and disability . Her goal through her work is to change perceptions of what disability “looks” like as so many conditions are invisible to the naked eye. Her playful and kitsch approach to often difficult subject matter attempts to bridge a conversation to topics often considered taboo , while infusing life and color into an otherwise sterile medical existence. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions including Opulent Mobility , Sudden Cardiac Art, Able Arts Works, and many group shows throughout Southern California.

This piece was created by the artist (Kristen Ollinger) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Emma P). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 18 x 24in, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘This is a simple portrait inspired by the photo I took of Sarah during our Scars of Gold photoshoot. I love the simplicity of the pose and the plain background, leaving the eye immediately drawn to the ‘gold leaf’ down the spine - a symbol of Sarah’s MS. ‘
Sammy Weston

About the artist: Art has always been a huge part of my life. Having studied Fine Art in college, and later making the decision not to accept an art school offer to dedicate myself to working full time as a pencil portrait artist, it wasn’t until lockdown in 2020 when I picked up the oil paints and fell in love.
Discovering this new medium reignited my passion of art and painting, and has in turn resulted in multiple exhibitions and Shortlist placings with acclaimed galleries.
Painting was put on the back burner while my photography career was taking off, so being able to pick up the brushes again (especially for a project I’m so passionate about) has been so special and I’m honoured to have the opportunity to paint my voices!

This piece was created by the artist (Sammy Weston) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Sarah D). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Assemblage sculpture, made from repurposed jewellery, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘I was inspired by how a woman looks does not mean they do not feel pain or are suffering inside.
I loved the story of the journey of Tanya and that through raising awareness, girls in schools are being properly educated on all things menstruation and are provided with a variety of product choices on managing this.
I liked the way the pain of Adeno and Endo was described visually so that it is easy to identify.
I have combined some of the pain symbols over a body made of silver jewellery pieces which represents strength and beauty, but lest we not forget how we might feel inside.’
Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett

About the artist: Leigh-Anna is an accomplished multi-media artist, whose work has evolved to reflect her own journey, and which encompasses the key themes of “Remembrance, Enlightenment and Celebration”. Leigh-Anna’s personal and artistic metamorphosis continued as she addressed a substance addiction, spending time in rehab and subsequently embracing a lifestyle of recovery and spiritual growth.
Leigh-Anna continues to challenge herself, both technically and creatively, reflecting on her continued journey in recovery. She works with the passionate pursuit of repurposing, restoring beauty and purpose, always with a twist and always touched by her love of the curious and bizarre!

This piece was created by the artist (Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Tanya). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Face and Hand Cassini Plaster casts with embedded steel on an oak plinth,
22 x 26 x 12 cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Inspired by Laura Bryce, this piece represents her morning routine of having to take a handful of medication before she can even get out of bed. The medication gives her physical strength to start her day... the calm look on her face represents her inner determination, which keeps her joyful and strong. Addison's disease leads to hyperpigmentation, which turns the skin bronze. The bronze finish used here is suitable for outdoor display and may verdigris in time.’
Jean Kiekopf

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Laura B). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Forged, folded and hand beaten copper with found mirror,
26 x 25 x 28cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'I didn’t know you could get cancer there. I didn’t know you should check your vulva. I didn’t know what healthy was supposed to look like. I didn’t know what mine looked like.'
Jen Cable

About the artist: Jen is a fibre artist and metal smith inspired by the absurd, fantastic and undesirable aspects of everyday life. Her aim is to start conversations to nudge the world to be kinder, more sustainable and filled with joy. Each of her works has a tale to tell, a question to ask or a pleasure to share. Some celebrate aspects of life that have brought her happiness; others are darker and demand change.
Jen comes from a long line of makers, she learnt knit and stitch from her mother and metalworking from her father. She studied Mechanical Engineering at University, then in later life studied textiles, basketry, metal smithing and machine knitting at College.
Her work is in several private collections and has been displayed internationally (USA, UK, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany and Switzerland). She was recently featured in ‘100 Days of Amazing Textile Art’ and in Fiber Art magazine.

This piece was created by the artist (Jen Cable) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Clare B). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Assemblage sculpture, made from repurposed jewellery, 21 x 18 x 18cm,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Roxy is confident and unafraid which makes her the perfect spokesperson and advocate for equality, disability, gender, race, and ethnicity. Roxy spent many years under a misdiagnosis for her condition. The eye on the top of the skull represents the start of her correct diagnosis for multiple sclerosis.
I loved that Roxy is proud to promote that disability does not need to be unfashionable. She is working with her disability to promote that style can be incorporated with outfits and her walking sticks are made to match.
She spoke of her love of burlesque, alternative style, and music. I took inspiration from her tattoos and outfit she was wearing on the day we met. I was impressed with how she spoke about advocacy and promotion for disabled people being able to have love and relationships.
Her piece represents that you can be bold, different and have the sexual identity you want. Be you want to be and live life to the full!’
Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett

About the artist: Leigh-Anna is an accomplished multi-media artist, whose work has evolved to reflect her own journey, and which encompasses the key themes of “Remembrance, Enlightenment and Celebration”. Leigh-Anna’s personal and artistic metamorphosis continued as she addressed a substance addiction, spending time in rehab and subsequently embracing a lifestyle of recovery and spiritual growth.
Leigh-Anna continues to challenge herself, both technically and creatively, reflecting on her continued journey in recovery. She works with the passionate pursuit of repurposing, restoring beauty and purpose, always with a twist and always touched by her love of the curious and bizarre!

This piece was created by the artist (Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Roxy). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

A4 print in mount

About The Artist: Camilla Fellas Arnold is an international bestselling author, poet, indie publisher, writing coach and hybrid publisher. She has previously published the nonfiction books, ‘Unravelling Inwards: A Journey Of Embracing The Divine Feminine’ and ‘Meet Your Creative Archetype’ and her debut poetry collection ‘Soul Threads’ through her indie publishing imprint Tecassia Publishing. The key themes throughout her nonfiction, upcoming fiction and poetry are women’s narratives and women's health, authentic self-expression, the divine feminine, folklore, goddess mythology, creativity and emotional healing.
Her writing coaching helps authors find their authentic voice and tell compelling stories. As a creative wellbeing mentor, Camilla combines holistic practices with creative coaching to help people unlock their authentic self-expression, rediscover their creativity and emotionally heal.

This piece was created by the artist (Camilla Fellas Arnold) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Knitted in wool and copper wire, hand tooling to create texture, rips and tears,
170x56cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Every row denotes a month of Clare’s life and the reality of her condition as well as the numerous GP and gynaecological appointments that missed what was going on for 38 years. By this time her lichen sclerosis had become stage 3 vulva cancer. Don’t let this be you. Look, feel and ask; early identification saves lives.’
Jen Cable

About the artist: Jen is a fibre artist and metal smith inspired by the absurd, fantastic and undesirable aspects of everyday life. Her aim is to start conversations to nudge the world to be kinder, more sustainable and filled with joy. Each of her works has a tale to tell, a question to ask or a pleasure to share. Some celebrate aspects of life that have brought her happiness; others are darker and demand change.
Jen comes from a long line of makers, she learnt knit and stitch from her mother and metalworking from her father. She studied Mechanical Engineering at University, then in later life studied textiles, basketry, metal smithing and machine knitting at College.
Her work is in several private collections and has been displayed internationally (USA, UK, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany and Switzerland). She was recently featured in ‘100 Days of Amazing Textile Art’ and in Fiber Art magazine.

This piece was created by the artist (Jen Cable) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Clare B). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media on canvas board, 61 x 46 x 14cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘I created this piece of art following 'waking up' during my operation to remove a large ovarian mass with debulking surgery. I couldn't find the words to use to explain how I felt. So, this is me! I'm in immense pain, terrified and feeling helpless. I thought I was screaming and calling out for help, but no one came. I realised my cries couldn't be heard. It was torture. I felt alone, scared and wondered was anyone there that could help me?
The background is to show the pain and suffering I felt in the lead up to my surgery. It shows endometriosis, the blood, the entanglement around my organs and the pain. The words are a chaotic jumble to reflect the various diagnosis I received such as ovarian cancer and endometriosis and the most terrifying of all 'Anesthetic Awareness '; waking up during surgery. To most people this is their nightmare, but for me it was my reality.’
Hayley Hayward-Boyle

About the artist: Imagination, creativity and curiosity have always played a big part in my life. From writing fantasy stories as a child, baking colourful vegan cupcakes in the kitchen and through many tears working in play with children, inspiring them to get messy, be bald and have fun. I love colour and enjoy how they can help you feel a range of emotions from calming blues and greens of nature to bright yellow and orange of the sun bringing joy and happiness. This is reflected in the colourful clothes I wear and using herbs and spices in the kitchen to liven or calm my soul. I love surrounding myself with crystals of all the colours of the rainbow.
It wasn't until my cancer diagnosis and surgeries in 2023 that I used art to help me process my feelings. I didn't want to talk. What I felt was inside my body, not my head. My natural instinct was to get creative to express myself and all of a sudden, I had unlocked a wonderful way to help me process challenging things. I went on a trauma art therapy and visual journalling for cancer course, both of which helped me greatly. I feel honored to be part of Mortal and Strong to join other women to share our hopes and stories to help others.

This piece was created by the artist (Hayley Hayward-Boyle) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 25% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

60 x 45cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: With a background in beauty therapy and makeup artistry, Kiehla blends techniques from SFX prosthetics and personal experiences as a mother. Kiehla’s journey is driven by love, creativity and the desire to help others capture the beauty of life. As a full circle moment Kiehla also now teaches Media makeup.

Kiehla recognizes the power of preserving memories in 3D and wants to provide people with a way to capture moments they hold close beyond photos Creating lasting memories that are uniquely yours to treasure for generations to come.

This piece was created by the artist (Kiehla Dominice) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Kaz). 25% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Assemblage Sculpture, 40 x 20 x 10cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Gloria has a tenacity for life, and is a passionate advocate for breast cancer. Gloria is a positive person and her enthusiasm for everything is infectious. I loved listening to her talk about the things she loves; life, her daughter, fashion and living life to the fullest.
Before her diagnosis she was a personal shopper and worked in Harrods. She loves fairies and all things ethereal, her tattoos signify this.
Gloria wears pink items in support for breast cancer awareness, and her passion for fashion is in every outfit she wears.
I wanted to create a vision of Gloria incorporating her style, fashion, butterflies and fairies. The piece demonstrates that you can still retain dignity and grace no matter the challenges you face.’
Leigh-Anna Corbett Barber

About the artist: Leigh-Anna is an accomplished multi-media artist, whose work has evolved to reflect her own journey, and which encompasses the key themes of “Remembrance, Enlightenmentand Celebration”. Leigh-Anna’s personal and artistic metamorphosis continued as she addressed a substance addiction, spending time in rehab and subsequently embracing a lifestyle of recovery and spiritual growth.
Leigh-Anna continues to challenge herself, both technically and creatively, reflecting on her continued journey in recovery. She works with the passionate pursuit of repurposing, restoring beauty and purpose, always with a twist and always touched by her love of the curious and bizarre!

This piece was created by the artist (Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Gloria). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 60cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘In this painting, I wanted to capture Gemma’s passion for life. Her love of colour, her pugs, and lots of the little things she likes that make her the person she is! Gemma’s exuberance shines out of her like a beacon, even in the dark times. She’s bright, strong, colourful, and beautiful - all reflected in this painting.’
Tracy Weston

About the artist: I have loved painting and drawing since I was little girl . I attended art school as a young woman but unfortunately my home life changed and I had give up and get a job. Art was put on the back burner for many years with a career and family to cope with, until I became ill in my 40’s.
My physical strength, mental health and confidence plummeted.
I needed to get back to the things I could do and not concentrate on the things I couldn’t. I found my way back to my love for painting particularly conceptual work. Since I’ve had both solo exhibitions and mixed. I’ve been lucky enough to have exhibited in many lovely galleries and met some amazing people.
In my work I like to tell a story and that’s why I’ve loved working with the wonderful women from mortal and strong.
Telling their stories has been an enormous privilege and I’m honoured to be part of something so worthy.

This piece was created by the artist (Tracy Weston) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Gemma). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture, 20 x 16cm & 26 x 27cm,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection, however, this piece may be subject to sale and release pending sale of the entire collection as a single piece. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this, or if you are interested in purchasing the entire collection consisting of Lots 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 116.

Fine Art printed photography (One piece), 50 x 50cm, Exclusive,
Original Artwork by Kristen Olinger

About the artist: A Southern California based Photographer who focuses on themes of chronic illness and disability . Her goal through her work is to change perceptions of what disability “looks” like as so many conditions are invisible to the naked eye. Her playful and kitsch approach to often difficult subject matter attempts to bridge a conversation to topics often considered taboo , while infusing life and color into an otherwise sterile medical existence. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions including Opulent Mobility , Sudden Cardiac Art, Able Arts Works, and many group shows throughout Southern California.

This piece was created by the artist (Kristen Ollinger) and is inspired by one of our Voices and Celebrity Charity Ambassador (Natasha Hamilton). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic and oil on linen, 20 x 30in, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: At the heart of my art practice is a preoccupation with what happens when interactions occur and cause adaptive or transformative change. This is further informed by my background which includes working as an actress, therapist and tutor. I create varied series', employing both representational and abstract approaches which investigate aspects of this phenomenological enquiry.
When painting portraits or figures the aim is to always emphasise a psychological or narrative thread, which also offer layers of personal meaning whilst allowing for individual interpretation. Within my abstract works these interconnections are evident in micro and macro processes present throughout the natural world which undergo change, or shifts in perspective.
In 2020 Deborah participated in PAOTY on Sky TV and within online and Gallery exhibitions. With interviews, articles and artwork featured in magazines including; Seisma, Art Etcetera, Phi-Art,The Edge, and WOI Deborah continues to develop projects and collaborate in arenas related to the arts, psychology, philosophy and sciences.

This piece was created by the artist (Deborah Pearse) and is inspired by one of our Voices and Charity Founder, Dr Liz Murray. 30% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 70 x 50cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘’Nirusha first contacted me after resonating with one of my paintings that conceptualised the egg as a symbol of our fertility and fragility of our mortality. Having so many synergies in health experiences and spoken at length about the struggles of learning to walk again (and the freedom of independence and autonomy that comes with) along with pregnancy loss and the uncertainty of the future, I felt producing a piece that continued along the very theme that originally connected us was important. Nirusha’s love of water and connecting back to the ocean as a way of grounding was important, whilst including the egg as a symbol of fertility which I know Nirusha resonates with.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Nirusha). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media (wood and ceramic), chessboard size 66 x 66 x 1.5cm,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘In my art work, Tracy is playing a game of chess against an invisible (and unpredictable) enemy, the cancer. The only pieces we can see on the board are Tracy and her support system. Each of the main pieces symbolise something or someone that Tracy has found supportive. The swear words/phrases on the pawns are reflections of her verbal reaction to the news of each stage in her cancer. The piece is intended to reflect her energy and personality, showing her strength and the support she has built around her.’
Jules Stone

About the artist: With a background in psychology I am fascinated by the way in which people’s beliefs impact their behaviour, their interpretation of events and construction of their personal history. This interest in personal narrative – the story of a life and the way a person recalls their experience and talks about it – is a key influence on my art work. I am also an author and I often use text in my art.

I love experimenting with different approaches and learning new techniques so I rarely make the same thing twice. I primarily work in clay/mixed media, making experimental ceramics, sculptures and artpieces. I have also worked with metal, silver, wood, found objects, resin, video, collage, print and photography.

This piece was created by the artist (Jules Stone) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Tracy). 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed Media comprising of Acrylic Paint, Graphite, Oil Pastel, Ink, Coloured Pencil and Collage (Including a mix of vintage paper and paper hand made by the artist) in simple solid oak floating frame,
53 x 53 cm, FRAMED ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘From the first occurance of cancer in her body, presenting as double vision in her eye, through to the discovery of a wrinkle on her breast, this piece focuses on how Pam navigated her way through her diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Although the double vision and the wrinkle are both represented, I wanted the main design element, the ‘stairs’ moving through the dark green at the bottom into the light yellow at the top, to represent what she has been through and her hopes for the future. Looking for, and holding onto, hope was something Pam really focused on and it was that which helped her navigate what she was going through. The title ‘Hope For A Good Life’ was taken from the words she used during her podcast.’
Carol Burns

About the artist: Carol Burns is an award-winning Scottish-born artist based in Wiltshire, England, known for her emotionally resonant and unconventional abstract paintings. Her work has been widely exhibited across the UK and internationally, including the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Royal West of England Academy of Art, The Mall Galleries in London, and the Venice Biennale.
In 2024, Carol’s work was accepted into 20 juried exhibitions, with awards received in three of them, including from the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. She has been featured in Celebrating Women in Art magazine and the book 101 Contemporary Artists and More. A regular on the art fair circuit, Carol is also a member of the RWA Artist Network and a Visual Artists Association Working Artist.
Her work is driven by a deep interest in people and the layered narratives that shape who we are. She is fascinated by how we use storytelling—both internal and external—to make sense of ourselves and the world around us. Her paintings begin with a concept or emotion and evolve through a process of layering paint, intuitive mark-making, and collage. The result is work rich in texture, history, and contrast—inviting each viewer to bring their own perspective and complete the piece through personal reflection.

This piece was created by the artist (Carol Burns) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Pam). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 75 x 100cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Sophie’s story resonated with me as she first became ill when she was very young when she should have been living a carefree life with her friends.
She’s had to endure years of worry and ill health following her original diagnosis of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in her early 20s and two years later, an additional diagnosis of thyroid cancer.
I wanted to acknowledge her darker days as she navigates a difficult life with multiple health conditions, while offering a ray of hope by looking towards the more stable, brighter future she deserves.’
Donna Morris

About the artist: Donna is a figurative painter living in Brighton. She’s currently studying Contemporary Portraiture at the Art Academy London, as well as working as an Art Coach.
She is delighted to be involved with Mortal and Strong, as her ambition is to use Art to highlight issues she’s passionate about - such as injustices in healthcare and negative perceptions of illness and disability.
Donna has huge empathy and respect for people facing serious and life limiting health conditions having her own challenges around pulmonary fibrosis. She counts herself lucky to have received a double lung transplant and is keen to make the most of the extra time she’s been given.

This piece was created by the artist (Donna Morris) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Sophie L). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Coloured pen and pencils on paper, 21 x 29.7cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

This portrait celebrates the power, strength & brilliance of Georgi. Georgi has been through so much, and yet she beams a contagious sense of purpose, joy and determination. This colourful portrait portrays Georgi in a powerful, yet relaxed pose. Here is a woman who knows her worth, the importance of her story - and whose love of life can never be extinguished.’
Liv Collins

About the artist: Recently graduated from Fine Art (Hons) at Newcastle University, Liv Collins (she/they) is an emerging artist, writer and designer based in the Northeast of England. Her artistic practice revolves around themes of celebration, giving, feminism and queer identity. Liv dives between the mediums of drawing, interactive installation, writing, sound and collage to navigate through these concepts, whilst continuously using intuitive making as an anchor within her work.
Liv has exhibited both nationally and internationally. Most recently she has completed an artist residency with Casa Tagumerche, La Gomera (The Canary Islands).

This piece was created by the artist (Liv Collins) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Georgi). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Assemblage Sculpture, 21 x 21 x 15cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Amie is as her instagram name suggests “Bionic”. I was moved by her story. Her challenges through misdiagnosis for many years to finally getting some clarity around her condition after an unfortunate car accident. This resulted in her getting her internal defibrillator which truly makes her bionic!
Amie is a tattoo artist. She can see the beauty in death and appreciates the forms of skulls and bones.
She loves animals, houseplants, Japan, is an anime fan, and her favourite film is Alien hence the golden face hugger taking president on the back of the skull.
I have taken into account Amie’s love of anatomical hearts which I have added in the skull with an anime twist to represent her condition.
I wanted to take all of these elements and incorporate them into a piece that describes Amie…….'
Leigh-Anna Corbett Barber

About the artist: Leigh-Anna is an accomplished multi-media artist, whose work has evolved to reflect her own journey, and which encompasses the key themes of “Remembrance, Enlightenmentand Celebration”. Leigh-Anna’s personal and artistic metamorphosis continued as she addressed a substance addiction, spending time in rehab and subsequently embracing a lifestyle of recovery and spiritual growth.
Leigh-Anna continues to challenge herself, both technically and creatively, reflecting on her continued journey in recovery. She works with the passionate pursuit of repurposing, restoring beauty and purpose, always with a twist and always touched by her love of the curious and bizarre!

This piece was created by the artist (Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Amie). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Stained glass, copper foil, copper wire, zinc, 76 x 51cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Ovarian cancer is more common in women over 65 but it can also affect younger people. I based this stained glass portrait on Mev’s beautiful scars of gold photograph. Her hands were placed over her abdomen and I used an ethereal shape to represent the gold.’
Karen McPhail

About the artist: I create stained glass portraits of women who have shaped our world. They could be educators, artists, activists, suffragettes, civil rights campaigners, poets, writers or even "witches". Maybe they think they are ordinary. But they have one thing in common; they made a mark. I am self-taught, after starting stained glass as a lock-down hobby. My work has developed from stained glass suncatchers and landscapes to work that challenges and raises awareness, often from a feminist perspective. I use the copper foil (or Tiffany) stained glass technique which allows me to include delicate lines and shapes. I draw and design everything myself. This may or may not be related to my dislike of following rules and patterns! I am based near Edinburgh in South East Scotland and I teach beginners stained glass classes with Edinburgh Council's Adult Education Team.

This piece was created by the artist (Karen McPhail) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Mev). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on linen, 30 x 40cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘A portrait of Nikki Scott with irises, the iris is a symbol hope, wisdom and strength.’
Liz Lyons

About the artist: Elizabeth Lyons is an artist whose work delves into the intersections of personal experience, the human condition, and the fragility of life. Holding an MA in Fine Art from Manchester School of Art, MMU, her creative practice is deeply influenced by working in healthcare for over 20 years. Themes of healing, vulnerability, and impermanence are woven throughout her work—echoing the complex, multifaceted nature of her professional and artistic life.
Elizabeth’s practice spans multiple mediums, with a particular focus on portraiture and the human form. She has exhibited across the North West. Notable exhibitions include the Manchester School of Art MA Show at HOME Manchester 2019, The Bathroom Darkroom Project, a response to the lived experiences of residents in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Chorlton, Manchester and her participation in Rogue Women at Rogue Artists' Studios. In 2019, Elizabeth received an award from Redeye the Photography Network and Cumbria University and has featured in Soanyway Magazine (Issue 5). Her work, shaped by both her artistic vision and medical insights, offers a poignant reflection on memory and the fleeting nature of existence.

This piece was created by the artist (Liz Lyons) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Nikki S). 40% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Ceramic Casts, Each stand 50 x 55 x 32cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Ceramic casts of breast protheses in different skin tones displayed on two laser cut stands typically used for displays at craft fairs. Statistics provided by Breast Cancer Now in 2022 suggest that an estimated 14, 850 women have a mastectomy each year. Of those 21% have immediate reconstruction and 10% have delayed reconstruction. That leaves 10,246 women (69%) who don’t have the surgery to reconstruct a breast - some can’t for various reasons and others elect not to. These women will be offered a prothesis. I am one of those women who could not have a reconstruction, ultimately opting for a second elective mastectomy.’
Jules Stone

About the artist: With a background in psychology I am fascinated by the way in which people’s beliefs impact their behaviour, their interpretation of events and construction of their personal history. This interest in personal narrative – the story of a life and the way a person recalls their experience and talks about it – is a key influence on my art work. I am also an author and I often use text in my art.

I love experimenting with different approaches and learning new techniques so I rarely make the same thing twice. I primarily work in clay/mixed media, making experimental ceramics, sculptures and artpieces. I have also worked with metal, silver, wood, found objects, resin, video, collage, print and photography.

This piece was created by the artist (Jules Stone) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 80% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture, 115cm diameter circle
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection, however, this piece may be subject to sale and release pending sale of the entire collection as a single piece. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this, or if you are interested in purchasing the entire collection consisting of Lots 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 116.

Acrylic, pastel and gold leaf on canvas, 34 x 42 inches, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: As an artist, I go by the name Sarah Holland in memory of my late grandfather Tom Holland who was a painter, and my mentor. I have recently finished my BA Hons in Fine Art which I have studied for the last 6 years through the Open College of the Arts / Open University. I am due to graduate in December 2024. I create work that speaks of the female experience and have worked on several collections within this theme. I am interested in the experience of art and its ability to educate and change opinions. I believe that art should be available and accessible to all.

This piece was created by the artist (Sarah Holland) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Sarah B). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil and gold leaf on canvas, 60 x 80cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘This piece captures her beauty, her colourful soul, and her colourful life. The flourishing, colourful flowers that surround her symbolise her growth, resilience and strength throughout her healthcare journey.’
Whitney Ellis

About the artist: Whitney Ellis, born on may 8, 1997, in London, is an emerging artist making waves in the contemporary art scene. Living and working in her hometown, Ellis has already showcased her talent at notable venues such as the Brick Lane Gallery.

Ellis is best known for her compelling portraits of blindfolded women adorned with intricate lace patterns. Her artistic practice, which encompasses oil-painted portraits and lace fabric printing, delves deep into the emotions and experiences of women in modern society. Through her art, Whitney highlights the pressures of societal roles and the quest for identity and belonging.

Ellis’s work is a vivid portrayal of femininity, exploring the complex interplay of emotions that women navigate daily. Her unique blend of traditional oil painting and innovative lace printing techniques adds a rich texture to her canvases, making her a notable figure in the modern art scene.

This piece was created by the artist (Whitney Ellis) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Mandy). 50% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 80cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Inspired by the painting by number kits that Emily paints as gifts for her loved ones, it also represents her pragmatic down to earth and un-materialistic approach to life.
Things are simplified with an image of vegetables from the allotment on a table with the valued daily essentials such as sitting with a cup of tea and toast and looking out on to a morning sunrise.
On closer inspection the colour key does not match with the painting and it has no numbers, this symbolises that everything is not always as we expect it to be in life and occasionally things can spill out of the box.
However the bright psychedelic sky and colours reflect a positve and fun approach to just getting on with each day and appreciating it for what it is and showing gratitude for the more simpler things in life.’
Sue Murkett

About the artist: Originally from North West London, Sue is a former Art Technician and College Lecturer. Previously specialising in ceramics for further education and assisted learning disabilities in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Essex.
Since moving to Norfolk she is now a semi retired Reiki Master and creates mixed media art influenced by her travels, interest in eastern cultures, spiritualism and her passion for horticulture.
“I have always had a variety of different interests and pursuits, however over the last few years l have found my creative and spiritual practices have started overlapping. Working as a Reiki practitioner for the charity MIND and promoting positive mental health for myself and others, has led me to hosting mindfulness drawing workshops and using spiritual symbolism such as mandalas and lotus flowers in my artwork. There are slight imperfections but this makes them unique and each one reflects my own individuality. My intention is not to create precise images but to follow the making process and journey to see where it takes me. I enjoy working with various mixed media and exploring the variety of surface textures, patterns and forms l create as l learn new techniques and let my designs evolve and develop.”

This piece was created by the artist (Sue Murkett) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Emily C). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on board, 52 x 60cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: The foundation for my work begins with intersectional feminism and biographical experiences, incorporating aspects of both my research and practice. The women I represent are active, with a voice and given physical space for their narratives. I'm exploring the female experience through visual and audio representation, integrating elements of subjects' identities using patterns, tattoos and jewellery. I integrate biographical experience with social criticism, using feminist theory to underpin and critically evaluate. For me, re-examining and giving a platform to the female experience from women's perspectives is still radical. Process and materiality are significant to me working with egg tempera, and oil. I allow the viewer to see the journey of the painting and the movement of the line’s underneath, leaving some areas 'unfinished' while others are more laboured: creating a space for imagining new feminist possibilities to continue.

This piece was created by the artist (Kate Kelly) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Kim G). 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

About The Artist: Camilla Fellas Arnold is an international bestselling author, poet, indie publisher, writing coach and hybrid publisher. She has previously published the nonfiction books, ‘Unravelling Inwards: A Journey Of Embracing The Divine Feminine’ and ‘Meet Your Creative Archetype’ and her debut poetry collection ‘Soul Threads’ through her indie publishing imprint Tecassia Publishing. The key themes throughout her nonfiction, upcoming fiction and poetry are women’s narratives and women's health, authentic self-expression, the divine feminine, folklore, goddess mythology, creativity and emotional healing.
Her writing coaching helps authors find their authentic voice and tell compelling stories. As a creative wellbeing mentor, Camilla combines holistic practices with creative coaching to help people unlock their authentic self-expression, rediscover their creativity and emotionally heal.

This piece was created by the artist (Camilla Fellas Arnold) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media (burn, embossed and hand sewn leathers) on leather,
29.7 x 42cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

'This self portrait takes a recent photograph in profile and shows two ECG lines, both taken when asymptomatic one before and one after treatment. The size meant that the piece was handled as it was sewn and embossed, allowing the oils of the artist’s hands to sink into the materials and change the mailability.’
Charlie Kirkham

About the Artist: Charlie Kirkham is a British contemporary artist, trained at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Israel and The Heatherley School of Fine Art, UK. Based in the Midlands, her work reflects on traditional gender roles, technologies and mysticism. Accolades include being shortlisted in the Visual Artist category in the 2023 Passion for Freedom A|wards (eighth place). Charlie was awarded the Visions of Science Award in collaboration with the Milner Centre for Evolution and Edge Arts Bath (Bath University) in 2018. Her work has been showcased in renowned venues, including the Seven House Gallery, NY, USA, The Keck School of Medicine, LA, USA, the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham, UK, Aberystwyth School of Art, Wales and the Mall Galleries, London, UK. She has received funding from STEAMhouse Birmingham (2022, 2024). She is a member of Holyhead Studios Coventry, The Society for Graphic Fine Art (SGFA) and the Visual Artists Association (VAA).

This piece was created by the artist (Charlie Kirkham) and is inspired by herself as one of our Voices. 30% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on canvas, 50 x 90cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Laura’s piece is one of three following a similar theme after interviewing three women consecutively who coincidentally all had a similar energy and aura. I had been speaking to Laura on social media before filming and was pleasantly surprised when she arrived for filming without her tracheostomy tube in situ. Laura truly appeared to be blossoming with colour and a child-like excited energy to be free of the clinical breathing tube from her neck. I wanted to capture that transition from raw vulnerability to colourful personality in this peace which I felt humbled to witness through this experience.’
Liz Murray

About the artist: Liz is a multi-award winning artist having spent over 10 years producing art inspired by women’s health topics and using art to address health inequalities. In 2020 Liz was a finalist in the Visual Art Open for her sculpture inspired by working on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic, and then went on to produce a series of part-surrealism and part conceptualised art using an egg as a symbol of fertility and mortality. Liz derived the concept of Scars of Gold after facing her own mortality and continues to play with a range of styles and mediums depending on the muse.

This piece was created by the artist (Dr Liz Murray) and is inspired by one of our Voices (Laura H). 100% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity.

Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Oil on linen, 40 x 30cm, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

‘Companion piece to double portrait of Faye and Laura and response the voices interviewed at Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Yorkshire in 2024. Tea was a strong theme of the Yorkshire podcast recordings, movingly, Laura recalled having the best tea and toast ever after having her operation.

The flowers are from my garden and each one represents a theme of Mortal & Strong:
Daisy - new beginnings
Poppy - remembrance
Nasturtium - victory in struggle
Sweet Pea - friendship, loyalty and gratitude
Nigella - good luck and peace’
Liz Lyons

About the artist: Elizabeth Lyons is an artist whose work delves into the intersections of personal experience, the human condition, and the fragility of life. Holding an MA in Fine Art from Manchester School of Art, MMU, her creative practice is deeply influenced by working in healthcare for over 20 years. Themes of healing, vulnerability, and impermanence are woven throughout her work—echoing the complex, multifaceted nature of her professional and artistic life.
Elizabeth’s practice spans multiple mediums, with a particular focus on portraiture and the human form. She has exhibited across the North West. Notable exhibitions include the Manchester School of Art MA Show at HOME Manchester 2019, The Bathroom Darkroom Project, a response to the lived experiences of residents in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Chorlton, Manchester and her participation in Rogue Women at Rogue Artists' Studios. In 2019, Elizabeth received an award from Redeye the Photography Network and Cumbria University and has featured in Soanyway Magazine (Issue 5). Her work, shaped by both her artistic vision and medical insights, offers a poignant reflection on memory and the fleeting nature of existence.

This piece was created by the artist (Liz Lyons) and is inspired by five of our Voices who were interviewed in Farsley (Faye, Laura, Nikki, Lucy and Roisin). 40% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection.

Mixed media sculpture, 28 x 20cm circle,
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

About the artist: Following an international career in English teaching and teacher development, Jean has now landed in the Waveney Valley where she creates human figurines, garden sculptures and does body casting. She creates unique pieces of art celebrating life in all its guises. Jean loves to explore movement and human energy in her artwork. Her sculpture work is heavily influenced by her life of travel - living and working in Australia, India, Botswana and Borneo. She uses a number of different mediums to bring her work to fruition: steel, wire, clay, cassini plaster, powertex,
Jean's sculptures for the Voices on the Mortal and Strong podcasts is a poignant, heartrending and emotional response to and exploration of the human condition and what it is to be a woman: both mortal and strong.

This piece was created by the artist (Jean Kiekopf) and is inspired by our Voices. 20% of the total bid amount is being donated to the charity, with the artist receiving the remainder to cover their costs and time.

This artwork has a silent reserve price which has been guided by the artist. The reserve reflects the artist’s usual sale value whilst also keeping in consideration that the auction is being held to support the charity. Please bid up to the value you are willing to pay; if the reserve price is not met, the sale will be at the artist’s discretion. If successful, the winning bidder will be notified at the end of the auction to arrange collection, however, this piece may be subject to sale and release pending sale of the entire collection as a single piece. Please speak to one of the curators for more information regarding this, or if you are interested in purchasing the entire collection consisting of Lots 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 116.