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Ellie Poore
Ellie Poore, crochet, 2023
Crochet by Ellie Poore
Crochet
Artist statement: For me crochet and knitting is about being creative, but importantly for me, something that I can pick up when I'm feeling well enough physically and mentally and not feel pressured into working on when I'm unwell. I have Fibromyalgia, Bipolar & recently have had a Cystectomy meaning that I have to use a stoma bag. My mental health is usually the most difficult thing for me to live with. Being creative really helps me. It helps especially to divert my thoughts. Sometimes I use a kit, especially when I don't have to concentrate too much because of brain fog. Other times I just totally wing it & I make sure that I use up some of my stash!
Ellie Poore, crochet, 2023
Crochet by Ellie Poore
Crochet
Artist statement: For me crochet and knitting is about being creative, but importantly for me, something that I can pick up when I'm feeling well enough physically and mentally and not feel pressured into working on when I'm unwell. I have Fibromyalgia, Bipolar & recently have had a Cystectomy meaning that I have to use a stoma bag. My mental health is usually the most difficult thing for me to live with. Being creative really helps me. It helps especially to divert my thoughts. Sometimes I use a kit, especially when I don't have to concentrate too much because of brain fog. Other times I just totally wing it & I make sure that I use up some of my stash!