A collection of artworks by Joanne Callaghan

Clockwatching was created in 2009 for an exhibition in Germany. the seeds around the edge are in roman numerals, the pill isn't just the medication but Joanne being trapped by time. Most people’s lives are ruled by the clock, but when you become disabled there is no longer any sort of spontaneity, every trip, bath, visit has to be booked in advance along with someone to help.

 One of Joanne's early paintings is called Let’s go outside. This painting expresses her feelings after having to look out of the window at the same view, for three years. It explores the barriers of going outside. In the picture there are many bolts on the door, there is an unreachable key on the floor (which unlocks the scent of the flowers), water is cascading down the stairs and at their base 

Tethered was painted before Joanne went into hospital for the operation to take the lump off her spine. She had to spend seven weeks at a time lying completely still, recovering in consecutive hospitals. 

Reach 1 is a piece that shows fluidity in movement of the human body that to Joanne appears to come easily to others but not herself since becoming disabled. 

 Another early painting is called Empty gestures. This is about people offering to help but not following through. The person on the left is bringing an empty box with the expectation of being thanked but there was really nothing to thank them for but there is the feeling of pressure to make people feel better about themselves. Instead of foliage in the tree there is a brain putting immense press

MonNot- Inspired by the infamous Claude Monet, this is Joanne's approach the the lily pads.