Starting Finish

This series of work derives from my previous junior exhibition series that features the twelve autistic traits in women. For this new series, I wanted to primarily focus on my childhood and create a chronological timeline based on my core memories. The first five years of my life were very difficult and traumatic, and though it was a challenging period, it remains a significant contributing factor to who I have become as an adult and the person I strive to be.. This series continues to be reflections of myself, with each work representing an autistic trait that was undetected by the people in my life at the time. By learning to understand the complexities of my neurodivergence, I decided to showcase them through the expression of art. Despite all the obstacles I faced as a neurodivergent individual, I am at the starting line of my journey, ready to face life’s hurdles with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. My mindset has shifted from simply surviving to striving for growth and reaching far beyond the finish line.