MS Narrative - Images/Installations
Never Out of the Woods installation, Davis Gallery, Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 2025
Candace Garlock: Chronic Courage: The MS Narrative October 23 – December 19, 2025 | Davis Gallery
Never out of the Woods installation, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV 2025 for "Beyond Printmaking" exhibition.
Candace Garlock: Chronic Courage: The MS Narrative October 23 – December 19, 2025 | Davis Gallery Reception: October 23 | 5-7 p.m. Chronic Courage: The MS Narrative explores the impact of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other chronic illnesses, highlighting the significant identity shift that occurs when navigating daily life with health challenges. This journey often involves coping with invisible disabilities that affect functioning and quality of life, leading to feelings of loss regarding health and independence. As individuals adapt, they develop a new identity that incorporates their illness, characterized by resilience and complexity. The exhibit aims to raise awareness about the societal stigma surrounding chronic illness, challenging the simplistic "sick" versus "healthy" narrative and emphasizing the fluctuating nature of such conditions. By sharing personal experiences, Candace Garlock seeks to foster a more inclusive understanding of chronic illness and bridge the gap between different life experiences, ultimately nurturing a sense of community.
