Nicola Taylor

‘Hug’ series

Hugs change our physiological chemistry, regulate our nervous system, and connect us to ourselves and others. In 2020, the ‘hug’ disappeared due to the pandemic, leaving many hugs unhugged. For a myriad of other reasons too—across oceans and time zones, cultural expectations, or simply because loved ones live far away or haven’t seen one another for a while, there are countless embraces left unrealised. My sense is that these impulses are still floating. This artwork series offers them a place to land, to be seen, and to be known. If you would like to send a loved one a hug, get in touch here.