On 9^th May 2025, charity Mortal And Strong will debut their inaugural major campaign Scars Of Gold in London. From 9th-17th May at Waterloo, London this unique exhibition of 200+ pieces is the culmination of a never-before done 18 month campaign using art on a major scale for addressing women's health inequalities.

Charity and campaign founder Dr Liz Murray BCA(h) founded the concept for Scars Of Gold 6 years ago after facing her own mortality with multiple health issues causing her to ultimately end her 10 years of clinical practice as a doctor. Together with photographer and co-director Sammy Weston, they both volunteered 18 months to produce this campaign. Taking inspiration from the Japanese art of Kintsugi (repairing ceramics and antiques with gold to produce something stronger and more beautiful) Liz applied this concept to humans in a way never before done. The result is a powerful series of 100 photographs of 100 women who were interviewed across the UK sharing their experience of facing life changing or incurable health conditions at a young age. Each 'Voice' was interviewed sharing their experience of health which provided support and education on over 160 health topics. In addition to this artists applied to a National open call to produce 100 artworks inspired by each of the 100 women to produce conceptual art reflecting the personal impact of major health issues at a young age.

This powerful campaign uses art in a way never before done to put a spotlight on health inequalities to instigate change, invoke thought and invite conversations about women's health in a truly unique way. The Event is open to the public and tickets can be booked via Eventbrite (LINK) or their website www.mortalandstrong.com. The interviews of the 100 women can be heard on their podcast, and follow on social media @mortalandstrong to see the campaign as it is released before the event in Women's Health Week May 2025.

“The beauty is not in the scars themselves, or the disease. The fragility of our mortality and cruelty with which our lives becomes dictated by a diagnosis is not something to be glamourised. What is borne as a result of those scars is what is gold and to be shared as rays of hope and strength to others. It is the fierce determination to embrace life to its fullest: finding a deeper and profound joy in the dawn of another day itself. It is this which makes scars of gold".

For tickets, click here.