Ailbhe Coughlan’s practice aims to engage with the complex phenomenological question of what it means to have a body. Coughlan approaches this concept by presenting abstract anatomical forms as an internal view of the body. Drawing inspiration from the concepts and aesthetics of the Grotesque, they create these visuals through an array of mixed media and printmaking processes. Coughlan’s practice centres on exploring what can be achieved through experimentation across material and process. This inquiry is in pursuit of achieving a visceral sense of the matter and intricate systems that build up our anatomy. The work invites the viewer to treat the body as a site for introspection, prompting reflection on just how unknown the unseen internal workings of our bodies are to us. Within this framing, Coughlan develops upon themes to do with universal experiences, such as mortality, growth and autonomy.