The exhibition of Stephanie Carr’s autoethnographic work is an important element of her arts-in-health practice. The display of visual ethnographies can have a positive impact upon public stigma; the more people talk about their lived experiences, the less people will feel alone, and more may feel comfortable to reach out for support when they need it most.

An exploration of lived experiences of parental alcoholism, via auto-ethnographic markmaking.

Stephanie Carr’s research project asks the questions:

- Can the creation of auto-ethnographies reduce self-stigma for people with lived experiences of parental alcoholism?

- Can the exhibition of lived experiences of alcoholism reduce public stigma?

Artworks include:

1. ‘Contemplation’ (2022) [Video, 3 Minutes] in Collaboration with Francis Hardaker. Exhibited in ‘Pluriverse’, John Lennon Art & Design Building, 19 August – 8 September 2022.

2. ‘Elapse’ (2022) [10 metre drawing, red wine and pen on paper]. Exhibited in ‘Pluriverse’, John Lennon Art & Design Building, 19 August – 8 September 2022.

3. ‘Assimilation’ (2022) [10 metre lino print, India ink on paper]. Exhibited in ‘Pluriverse’, John Lennon Art & Design Building, 19 August – 8 September 2022.