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Don, Doff, Sleep, Repeat

By  Jane Ostler 2023

Don, Doff, Sleep, Repeat
2023
oil and acrylic paint, rubber glove and catheter bag on canvas 78 cm H x 100 cm W

The artist made a series of painting during the pandemic referencing caregiving by those who worked in the NHS. At the time Jane’s daughter was a nurse and this work reflects the anxiety of a mother for her wellbe- ing at this time.

The title of the painting implies the repetivitve feeling and exhaustion that can come with this work, and the worries towards those who under- take the profession.

These can be seen by the use of digital communication with family members over social media, and mobile phones, with those who are within these healthcare environments. These are then combined with images of robots and characters from children’s television to present the conflicting emotions being felt.

Ostler incorporates here diverse materials, including medical objects, to comment on significant moments in our collective history.

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