From Me To You - A Human Reflection

My work focuses on disability and neurodivergence, raising awareness of experiences others may overlook or misunderstand. I aim to talk about and bring forward experiences that should be spoken about instead of making assumptions. It begins with self-awareness and reflection on my own childhood as a neurodivergent individual. People often make assumptions about neurodivergence instead of learning about the person and what does or does not help them.

I highlight fears, struggles, and I hint at what some people feel but others overlook. I use glass for transparency and the act of looking in. I use metal for strength and flexibility. One of my favorite symbols to use being a butterfly because, while they are fragile, they also flap wingspans three to four times longer than the length their actual bodies. Imagine trying to do that for living and getting around. You may also find some other elements in my work from learning new skills and experimenting with new materials but are no less important, such as fairy lights around a photograph providing hope, rope holding glass stars together as a garland for everyone being socially intertwined, or 3D prints portraying struggles.

My work aims to invite understanding and bring up feelings that often get pushed away or shoved in a box buried under false assumptions and half-truths. Growing up, I experienced a fair share of different kinds of people, and I seek to provide awareness of things that could be improved or helped through my own story and others like myself. Some experiences are pleasant and beautiful; some are comical; others hold a serious or dark shadow. I invite you to come along with me through my discoveries and see what we find.