Albany artist Ainsley Maclean is presenting his first art exhibition, using his artwork to raise awareness about myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a chronic illness. The exhibition marks a personal and public milestone for Maclean, who lives with the condition.
This exhibition matters because it brings visibility to ME, a often misunderstood and underrecognized illness, through the lens of visual art. By sharing his experience as both an artist and a patient, Maclean helps bridge the gap between medical awareness and community engagement in regional Western Australia.