Location: SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101

Description:  The Back Story is a visual chronicle of artist Beth Taylor's persistent back pain. "Inspiration for this project comes from personal pain triggers, coping mechanisms, scientific understandings of pain, and the difficulties of navigating the health care system." Hand sewn pill pillows, bright red yarn and a series of anatomical illustrations explaining "why it hurts" draw the viewer into this personal narrative with a humorous, yet sympathetic tone.

This event is free: http://www.space538.org/event_details.php?id=889