'The hours when the mind is absorbed by beauty are the only hours when we really live...These are the only hours that are not wasted- these hours that absorb the soul and fill it with beauty. This is real life, and all else is illusion or mere endurance,' R. Jefferies
The need for beauty and a sense of order in a world that sometimes feels broken can be the experience of some individuals dealing with chronic health conditions. Taking time in nature and in creative practice can bring some measure of relief.
Breathing Space in Vulnerability is a body of work that reflects on the complex layers of pain women experience with endometriosis. It is a condition that affects the whole person and their relationships with others. The physical, mental and emotional toll can lead to an isolating experience. Loss of fertility, and its subsequent impact on an individual's life are explored.
McGregor's endeavour is to find a sense of beauty, a she perceives it, within this place of vulnerability.