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Christina Perry
Arlene and her Grandmother
Acrylic and pastel on canvas
Dimensions: 180x 90 cm
Artist’s statement
Arlene (1968-2026) was from Sierra Leone. Her mother left to work in England. Arlene’s Grandmother provided a safe haven and emotional anchor. Shelter is the continuation of the familiar the sense of belonging and safety, provided by a family member.
This is a reoccurring theme happening now as families are split due to economic need, safety and environmental issues. A situation worsening as borders close and countries become more nationalistic and less empathetic.
All purchased artworks must remain in the exhibition until 12pm on 29 November 2026.
Artworks can be collected between 12pm and 6pm on 29 November 2026, or between 10am and 4pm on 30 November 2026.
For every £1 spent with SUSSEX contemporary, 70p goes directly to the artist.
Christina Perry
Arlene and her Grandmother
Acrylic and pastel on canvas
Dimensions: 180x 90 cm
Artist’s statement
Arlene (1968-2026) was from Sierra Leone. Her mother left to work in England. Arlene’s Grandmother provided a safe haven and emotional anchor. Shelter is the continuation of the familiar the sense of belonging and safety, provided by a family member.
This is a reoccurring theme happening now as families are split due to economic need, safety and environmental issues. A situation worsening as borders close and countries become more nationalistic and less empathetic.
All purchased artworks must remain in the exhibition until 12pm on 29 November 2026.
Artworks can be collected between 12pm and 6pm on 29 November 2026, or between 10am and 4pm on 30 November 2026.
For every £1 spent with SUSSEX contemporary, 70p goes directly to the artist.