Visualising the Invisible

An exhibition that accompanies my PhD research

Post Office Gallery, Ballarat, Australia
Exhibition Dates: 28 March - 31 May 2025

When I started my PhD journey in 2022, I searched for the words; ‘dyslexia’, ‘art’ and ‘Australia’ and was dismayed to find very few hits. I was looking for a representation of who I was, and what I was met with was a lack of visibility. Visualising the Invisible is my story through the lens of research. As a late-diagnosed dyslexic, I wanted to understand who I was through my cognitive difference and the influence this has had on my art practice. I discovered the strengths associated with dyslexia include visual-spatial awareness, pattern recognition, narrative reasoning and multi-dimensional thinking, attributes I rely on as a multi-discipline artist and designer. In this exhibition, I have explored concepts such as the stigma of disclosing an invisible disability, masking my struggles as a coping strategy, and seeing the world differently. Visualising the Invisible is a celebration of difference and resilience. Step inside and experience a new perspective.