Artist’s Statement

My latest body of work explores how the behaviours of neurodivergent people can be perceived as strange and can generate a feeling of discomfort for the neurotypical person and vice versa. I feel neurodivergent 'eccentricities' need to be taken into consideration more often because operating in a world designed for and by neurotypicals is exhausting. Through my experiences of being neurodivergent I am able to present mixed media sculptures insects and creatures, generating an environment that addresses the stigma surrounding ASD & ADHD.

Although being autistic is not all I am, it does define a large part of how I interact and interpret with the world. The way my brain operates means I’m drawn to the details in things, not just the overall. I notice the little hairs on a spider’s legs or the shimmer of a wing and find those details beautiful and interesting.

My art has been developed through years of play and multiple different techniques including embroidery, sewing, sculpting, paper mache and painting.