Sitting in her studio surrounded by a strange population of life-size “dollies”, discombobulated animals, disembodied faces and racks of costumes, she greets her son, film-maker Nick Willing. In 2007, Rego had a particularly desperate bout of depression, which her son says nearly killed her, before she “drew her way out of it”. It was horrible.”It was also, mother and son agree, the start of the most important relationship of her life – and art. Certainly, it has connected him with his mother and Rego is delighted with it. • Paula Rego: Depression Series is at Marlborough Fine Art, London, from 14 March until 1 April.

Source: The Guardian March 09, 2017 07:52 UTC