Gallery showcases dementia-inspired art

Connor Daly's photography features matchsticks and other objects known as memory objects

An art gallery has become home to a pop-up exhibition featuring art inspired by dementia.

Artist Connor Daly has created a series of still life photographs for ArtHouse Jersey which he said is a "statement about Alzheimer's disease".

"It is based on a variety of personal experiences with the disease, as well as various cultural references," he said.

The theme of the exhibition, located at Greve de Lecq Barracks, is giving local artists a space to showcase their work and connect with the community.

Mr Daly's photography features "memory objects" which are common in the care of people who have dementia.

"People who have dementia and are being looked after in care homes will have a memory box with different objects inside," he said.

"I think it is supposed to help cognitive functions. So the series itself is a personal statement but it is based on the 20,000 words I have read on dementia."

Mr Daly's artwork will be on sale at the exhibition will all proceeds going to Dementia Jersey

Prints of Mr Daly's photography will be on sale at the exhibition with all proceeds going towards Dementia Jersey.

He added: "I have always said if I can do anything with photography I would always try and give something back to causes I believe in.

"I have always aimed to do that so if I ever make a sale I always try to give a percentage back to charity."

Another local artist who has featured is Max Corbett, who specialises in oil paintings.

He said his work "captures the energy of city life".

Discussing the exhibition, Mr Corbett said: "It is always exciting to show them off and get new people to interact with the work."

The artwork can be experienced between 10:00 and 17:00 GMT on Saturday and Sunday.