Autobiographical exhibition by artist duo Bibo and Brian Keeley, exploring themes of gratitude and the challenges experienced in post-transplant life. 

The Shared Heart project is informed by the two different perspectives of Bibo and Brian’s journey and not only gives a unique insight into a personal human story but also highlights the importance of organ donation and encourages informed conversations around this important theme.

The exhibition is hosted by the University of Aberdeen’s George Washington Wilson Centre for Visual Culture, and was made possible thanks to the generous support of  Aberdeen City Council ’s Creative Funding programme.

THE SHARED HEART ONLINE EXHIBITION

‘Renaissance’, 2016, mixed media

Brian Keeley

Brian has worked extensively in community arts education/video production, and  as a technical/editing support specialist for AVID video editing systems.  He lived in Germany for many years, where he worked as a commercial digital video editor as well as a teacher of English as a foreign language. More recently he was a teacher of Art and Design in secondary schools in Aberdeen.

Following a long period of critical illness and a subsequent heart transplant in 2013 he returned to being a full-time artist/practitioner working in a variety of disciplines.

Brian’s website: www.briankeeley.wordpress.com

Follow Brian on Instagram: @brian_keeley_artist

Bibo Keeley

“As a multi-disciplinary artist I create sculpture, film, performance, sound (inc. improvised singing), photography, and combinations of these.

My inspiration comes from life itself: autobiographical themes, trauma, my love for nature, ecological concerns, and the experience of exploring materials and creating new artwork.”

Bibo’s website: www.bibokeeley.wordpress.com

Follow Bibo on Instagram: @bibo_keeley_artist

‘Care’, 2021, mixed media