This became a cathartic period for Chilton and her art. “Painting things mirrored how I felt,” she said. Since then, Chilton’s paintings and poetry concentrated on “intersection trauma, disability and radical vulnerability”, and trying to build a safe place where people can feel comfortable to open up and share. An exhibition of Chilton s art, dubbed “Where does it hurt?”, will be held at the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre in central Wellington between July 3 and 21. Chilton said she was aware the world of art galleries can feel intimidating. “That worries me because everyone needs art. And everyone needs to feel like they can at least try and make art even for themselves.