A nomadic, neuroqueer, participatory art project, offering sanctuary, inspiration, inclusion and experimentation.

• Pop-up exhibition
• Participation & activism
• Cosplay, connections, community
• Time for reflection
• Creative open space & workshops

Nicola Field’s wild, expressive paintings and writings are displayed in a quiet, accessible, comfortable space. Tables, chairs, art materials and activity ideas offer visitors time to reflect, draw, dream, protest, tell stories – and be part of the show. Each installation is unique, adapting to the community and environment that invites this settlement, whether that be a festival, conference, gallery, community venue, museum….

Installations to date:

• Art Bank, for International Women’s Day & LGBTQ History Month 2024
• Marxism Festival, London 2024
• Art as Refuge conference, New Art Gallery Wallsall 2025
• Wellcome Collection and London Arts & Health 2025
• Sands End Arts & Community Centre, London, Autumn 2025

Photos from Our Emotions Are Real on tour

The Exhibition Artworks

Participants found sanctuary and inspiration to make placards, take photos, make art, and express ideas. See publicity posters below.

Would you like to bring Our Emotions Are Real to your gallery, community centre or arts venue?