Ladyfest - Leeds

"Karen's art represents a mystifying and odd universe. The bright and lurid colours of her work will primarily lure you in, sweet style, but it doesn't take long before the goofed out and bent content takes hold and really snatches you. You are never really sure what is going on in this place populated by acid damaged individuals, seeping wounds, 'knowing' wildlife, feral children, unknown exotic narcotics, strange skin conditions and so much more. Its all here, baby."

This is not an exhibition I would have chosen to go to alone but my housemate is involved with Ladyfest and so I went along for the jollies. It was very inspiring and a little surreal but worth the visit. We also went to 'EXP24 does Ladyfest' in which Holy Trinity is further transformed to allow for screening of experimental films which was really amazing as they didn't stick to conventions but used the ceiling as a screen also, there was a lot going on around you; so much to take in.

Check it out here.