Masked in Blue
Autistic Dissolve
Acrylic and mixed media collage on paper (760mm x 572mm)
"Autistic Dissolve" is a striking mixed media piece, melding acrylics with collage. Dominant blue tones, with black and white contrasts, paint a world of melancholy and tension. Fragmented images of the artist's face appear submerged in blue, symbolising the depth of Autistic masking. Erratic marks and scrawled text resonate with raw emotion, depicting the strain of conforming to a neurotypical world. This artwork compellingly captures the fatigue of hiding Autistic traits, urging viewers to recognise the weariness beneath the mask.
Fragmented Authenticity
Acrylic and mixed media collage on paper (760mm x 572mm)
"Fragmented Authenticity" captures the poignant journey of an Autistic individual striving for acceptance in a neurotypical world. The artwork brilliantly employs a deep blue palette, symbolising introspection and depth, contrasted with stark blacks representing the suppression of one's true self and gentle whites hinting at a longing for understanding. Distorted collage fragments of the artist's face poignantly reflect the fractured identity that emerges from societal pressures to conform. Intimately interwoven text voices the silent struggles and desires, all masterfully rendered in acrylic on paper.
Hidden Dialogues
Acrylic and mixed media collage on paper (760mm x 572mm)
"Hidden Dialogues" portrays the artist's Autistic experience in a neurotypical world, highlighting the strain of masking genuine traits for acceptance. Its blue, black, and white palette captures deep emotions, suppression, and hope. Distorted face fragments signify a fragmented identity, amplified by the artist's internal dialogues. Techniques like collage and glazing deepen the artwork's emotional resonance.