Sharelle Thompson

Exhibition: Unraveling the Cycle

June 25 - July 19, 2025

In Unraveling the Cycle, Sharelle Thompson blends photography, film, and immersive installation to share her personal experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) while raising awareness, particularly among Black women. The exhibition features an interactive gallery recreating intimate spaces like a bedroom and bathroom, layered with audio narratives and text that reveal the emotional toll of PMDD. Visitors are invited to engage with the installation and leave reflections, fostering empathy and solidarity.  By raising awareness and fostering empathy, Unraveling the Cycle invites audiences to see the invisible, recognize others’ pain, and connect through shared humanity.

Sharelle Mone’t Thompson is a Cleveland based artist, writer, curator and educator working primarily in themes related to family, identity, religion and perspective as it relates to the Black experience. She earned a BFA in photography from Cleveland State University, where she participated in extensive research and exhibition building focused on the art of the African Diaspora. Sharelle is a recipient of the Karamu Room in the House Fellowship. As a wife, mother, and educator, she prioritizes sustainability, often creating with found materials. This residency allows her to explore filmmaking, set design, and multimedia storytelling for the first time, expanding her practice to spark conversations about mental health and community care.