Tom Leaper ‘Ladies of Lockdown’

An immersive exhibition of bronze sculpture.

Our thoughts were with those during lockdown and in the time after. As the world carries on turning, we need to remain hopeful, be careful, and look after each other, ensuring we can be safe together again.

A proportion of the show’s revenue will be donated to Women’s Aid to support the increase in women needing refuge during lockdown. More than 40,000 calls and contacts were made to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during the first three months of lockdown, most by women seeking help, new figures show. (BBC report)

Ladies of Lockdown: a time to reflect, a time for change.

Known for the creative freedom of his practice and skill in metalwork, Tom Leaper’s ‘Ladies of Lockdown’ series acknowledges the struggles we have faced during the height of the pandemic. His work allows us space to reflect, and to show kindness in a time when its most needed.

The Ladies of Lockdown celebrate individuals’ differences and strengths. The women’s faces are at once beautiful and haunted, pained yet hopeful. These abstracted forms invite you to engage, their eyes drawing you in. Their steady presence encourages those who have suffered during this dark time to recognise their inner previous selves and find strength.

Ripples of uncertainty have spread across the globe during 2020, throwing many lives into turmoil. These works represent a time where the numbers of women seeking refuge have risen by 85%. Now is a time when we need to look after each other, a time to keep each other safe.

Tom’s vision for this show acknowledges a world that will carry on, but not as it once was. It represents the lives that will carry on, but not as they once were.

Moving forward, we’re presented with an opportunity to reflect inward, accepting how these dark times have affected us, to regain strength, and to make a change.
– Tom Leaper