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Lyn Huso’s work is closely allied with the Natracare ethos and, like Natracare; she exhibits both daring and determination in her outlook. Her sculptures immediately struck a chord with the company and we were concerned that, without financial support, this excellent artwork may not be available for the general public to view. Original ideas and concepts need the support and patronage of companies in order that more people can take pleasure in them. We support Lyn Huso’s daring and enthusiasm and hope that many will enjoy her art and offer her our congratulations on having her work nominated for the Turner prize.

Huso says

I was already well known for my environmental awareness in the fashion world through the Husohuso eco fashion company, and today, I continue to use recycled and reclaimed materials in my artwork, such as bicycles, handbags and telephones. For my “Right On” sculptures, I also insisted on only using Natracare organic cotton tampons and natural sanitary pads as an integral part of my installations. In fact, I was using so many Natracare products whilst working on this collection that I decided to approach Natracare directly for help. Natracare subsequently supported the exhibition by providing products and financial assistance so that I could finish the collection, as well as sponsoring my two exhibitions in London at the end of 2003.

The Right On exhibition by British artist, Lyn Huso, is an intelligent and witty observation on the female menstrual cycle that invites debate and inquiry about this age-old taboo. The work questions attitudes towards the ‘female condition’ in contemporary culture. What is commonly trivialised in commercial brand advertising is celebrated and revered in Huso’s sculptures. She subsequently made appearances on the Graham Norton TV show and the Frank Skinner TV show.

The collection is divided hormonally into four sections: Pre-On, Right-On, Right-Off and Permanent Après M, leading the viewer to recognise his or her own perceptions of the great cycle of life and the smaller interconnected cycles within it. Huso injects a humorous take on the work so that the audience, both male and female, can comfortably linger and ponder on the subtle nuances of those 28 plus days a month.

Camilla Parker Bowles look-alike, Wendy Ellis, rode to London’s Coningsby Gallery for the official opening of Lyn Huso’s ‘Right On’ exhibition on Tuesday 25 th November 2003, on a piece of work from the show entitled ‘Menstrual Cycle’.

Look-alike, Ellis, was joined by VIP guests and members of the press at the private view of the exhibition, where she rode one of the exhibits ‘Menstrual Cycle’ – a working bicycle that had been transformed into a piece of art with its own unique luggage and is on sale for £200,000.

Right On was Huso’s debut solo exhibition, but she is no stranger to the art world. Huso had previously been given financial backing from The Prince’s Trust and won an additional award from the Elmgrant Trust that allowed her to create a solo fashion exhibition produced entirely from recycled materials. The exhibition was televised and Huso subsequently won a place at The Clothes Show Live where her collection was commended by Jeff Banks and sold all 200 garments. Huso then appeared on TV’s Richard & Judy Show with her ‘eco clothes’ and created a ball gown, live on-air, from studio rubbish in less than 40 minutes.