Marije Brom: REST IS A REVOLUTION / JOY IS A SCAR

Brighton artist Marije Brom explores trauma, illness, and healing through raw, abstract works that invite reflection, not resolution.

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Marije Brom: REST IS A REVOLUTION / JOY IS A SCAR

Born in the Netherlands and having lived across the globe, I made my home in Brighton in 1996. My early career began in law, working as an employment lawyer in the City before a series of chronic illnesses - including Lupus, Sjogrens disease, epilepsy and later Complex - PTSD led me to redefine my path. Though my legal career was cut short, I remained engaged in meaningful work including amongst many working for the Ethics Committee at Brighton Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and now serving as a Patient Educator to the Junior Doctors at BSMS. Art has been my a constant companion throughout this journey. What began as a therapeutic practice has grown into a vital means of expression and healing.

What's happening

Exhibition: REST IS A REVOLUTION / JOY IS A SCAR

Artist: Marije Brom
Dates: 17 – 31 August 2025
Location: Mid Street Lab, 80 St George’s Road, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1EF
Entry: By donation
Trigger Warning: This exhibition explores themes of abuse, Complex PTSD, and chronic illness. Please engage at your own pace.

Private View (Launch Night)

🗓 Thursday, 17 August | 6–9PM
Join us for the opening night of REST IS A REVOLUTION / JOY IS A SCAR — the powerful debut solo exhibition by Brighton-based artist Marije Brom.
Experience an evening of quiet reflection, conversation, and connection. Expect ambient soundscapes, soft lighting, and a trauma-informed atmosphere. The artist will be present but encourages mindful and respectful engagement.
Drinks provided | Free entry | No RSVP required

About the Exhibition

This body of work is an abstract visual response to Complex PTSD, abuse, and chronic illness — and the quiet, often invisible process of healing. Each piece offers a layered, emotional landscape where texture, form, and colour speak in place of words.

Marije Brom invites viewers to bear witness, not to fix. This is not a therapeutic space — but a deeply human one. Her work honours the unspoken and offers space for those rising through the shadows of trauma.

Gallery Hours:
Open daily | 11AM–5PM
Closed Tuesdays & Bank Holiday Monday

More info: www.midstreetlab.com

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