Cat McIntyre: Wish You Were Here at the Alchemy Experiment in Glasgow features contemporary textiles as a form of escapism to convey a need for imagination and distraction from our everyday surroundings. A physical representation of the many daydreams Cat has of more exotic environments, this body of work in bold colours and bizarre forms offers a window into an other-worldly environment which, she hopes, will resonate with fellow idealists. She says, ‘Recent world events have had a detrimental effect on anxiety and mental health. Creating a joyful environment in our own home is now more important than ever.’