Rediscovering Self

The Layers of Late-Discovered Neurodiversity

This body of work explores the emotional landscape of navigating a late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, reframing past experiences to provide clarity where there was once confusion. Through systematic layering, the series documents a transformative journey from the weight of imposter syndrome to the empowerment of authentic self-expression. By challenging societal misconceptions, particularly those faced by neurodivergent women and gender-diverse individuals, these pieces invite viewers to reflect on their own intersections of identity and belonging, fostering recognition and validation of neurodivergent experiences.

  • A mixed-media piece using acrylic and collage, depicting several haunting, distorted self-portrait eyes amidst a dark void filled with frantic scribbles and vibrant abstract lines.

    Sensory Overload

    2024
    Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper.
    150 x 93.5 cm

  • Mixed-media artwork showing a face partially obscured by shadows and overlapping pencil marks. One eye is rendered in bright blue, surrounded by swirling lines and scrawled text that evoke a sense of inner turmoil.

    Sensory Overload

    2024
    Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper.
    150 x 93.5 cm

  • An acrylic and collage piece showing a monochromatic silhouette of a child partially obscured by deep blue and black tones, with fragmented words like "HIDEN" and "PROTECT" emerging from the background.

    Masking

    2024
    Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper.
    84.8 x 84.2 cm

  • An acrylic and collage piece on paper, showing several partially obscured faces surrounded by chaotic abstract lines and erratic, hand-drawn script over a textured dark background.

    Hidden Dialogues

    2024
    Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper.
    75.9 x 57 cm

  • An acrylic, pencil, and collage piece depicting multiple faces fading into a chaotic blue and white atmospheric background layered with frantic, disappearing handwritten notes.

    The Autistic Dissolve

    2024
    Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper.
    75.9 x 57 cm

  • A collage on paper using acrylic and pencil, showing various monochromatic and blue-toned faces partially obscured by a dark, textured void and erratic white scrawled text.

    Fragmented

    2024
    Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper.
    75.9 x 57 cm

  • An acrylic and collage piece showing small, monochromatic faces scattered across a canvas of intense, contrasting colors—including a large burst of orange and red brushstrokes—and dark, shadowy purples.

    You Don't Look Autistic

    2024
    Acrylic and collage on paper.
    96 x 96.8 cm

  • An acrylic piece on paper featuring a seated figure in a state of distress, set against a textured grey backdrop with harsh, dark lines and fragmented words like "STRETCHED" and "LIMIT" scrawled across the scene.

    The Limit

    2024
    Acrylic on paper
    29.7 x 42 cm

  • An acrylic artwork on paper depicting a simplified figure silhouette trapped within a swirling background of grey, white, and a vibrant red core, overlaid with hand-drawn phrases that spiral around the subject.

    Overwhelm

    2024
    Acrylic on paper
    29.7 x 42 cm

  • An acrylic piece on paper depicting a seated figure in soft, warm tones whose head dissolves into ethereal abstract textures of gold and grey, surrounded by energetic, sweeping brushstrokes.

    Authentic Self

    2024
    Acrylic on paper
    29.7 x 42 cm

  • A mixed-media piece showing a central figure outlined in white, surrounded by frantic scribbled text and abstract patterns, positioned away from a group of indistinct dark shadows on a deep red and grey canvas.

    Outsider

    2024
    Acrylic and pencil on paper.
    52 x 83.5 cm

  • A mixed-media piece on paper showing a divided, ethereal white figure set against a dark void with deep red and purple textures, surrounded by several dark silhouettes and handwritten text weaving through the scene.

    Discovery

    2024
    Acrylic and pencil on paper.
    52 x 83.5 cm

  • A mixed-media piece on paper depicting a figure with their back to the viewer reaching a hand toward a glowing red sun-like form, surrounded by shadowy silhouettes and handwritten script throughout a deep purple and black atmosphere.

    Dawn

    2024
    Acrylic and pencil on paper.
    52 x 83.5 cm

  • A two-panel artwork on paper depicting a dynamic figure bathed in a spectrum of saturated yellows, greens, and purples, with bold brushstrokes conveying movement and intense emotional happiness.

    Resonant Joy A & B

    2024
    Acrylic and watercolour on paper.
    Two pieces, each 46 x 83.9 cm