Invisible Disabilities
Image above: Pauline Lim, I Live in a Balance of Hope and Fear.
Curated by Samantha M Joyce
Artists: Romani Berlekov, Linda Clave, Sam Fein, Steph Koufman, Pauline Lim, Lydia Lodynsky, Maia Monteagudo, Amaranthia Sepia, Jennifer Turpin
Exhibit assistance: Abigail Brown, Mary Doyle, Natalie Farman, Christopher Rizzo, Aimee Towey-Landry, Judsine Blaisdell Whyte
Curatorial Statement:
When we look at art, much like most media, we want to be able to see ourselves in the artwork or in the space where that artwork is being showcased. Representation has been a popular topic within the last few years, being more evident in 2020. Art in general is usually a good representation of the artist, their surroundings, and their community. But what happens when you have a disability that is not easily seen by the naked eye? With disabilities such as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, Chronic Illness, and Mental Illnesses, these disabilities are not always apparent to individuals who are not familiar with them.
When people are not familiar with these disabilities it lowers the probability that they will be represented in artworks, galleries, and museums. With this exhibition, it is my hope to shed some light and educate the general public about these Invisible Disabilities and how they can be properly represented.
With this exhibition I want to create a safe and welcoming place for individuals who have Invisible Disabilities to come forward share their experience and their artwork. I want other galleries and museums to see what we have created and take it into their own hands so we can build a wider audience.
Curated by Samantha M Joyce
Artists: Romani Berlekov, Linda Clave, Sam Fein, Steph Koufman, Pauline Lim, Lydia Lodynsky, Maia Monteagudo, Amaranthia Sepia, Jennifer Turpin
Exhibit assistance: Abigail Brown, Mary Doyle, Natalie Farman, Christopher Rizzo, Aimee Towey-Landry, Judsine Blaisdell Whyte
Curatorial Statement:
When we look at art, much like most media, we want to be able to see ourselves in the artwork or in the space where that artwork is being showcased. Representation has been a popular topic within the last few years, being more evident in 2020. Art in general is usually a good representation of the artist, their surroundings, and their community. But what happens when you have a disability that is not easily seen by the naked eye? With disabilities such as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, Chronic Illness, and Mental Illnesses, these disabilities are not always apparent to individuals who are not familiar with them.
When people are not familiar with these disabilities it lowers the probability that they will be represented in artworks, galleries, and museums. With this exhibition, it is my hope to shed some light and educate the general public about these Invisible Disabilities and how they can be properly represented.
With this exhibition I want to create a safe and welcoming place for individuals who have Invisible Disabilities to come forward share their experience and their artwork. I want other galleries and museums to see what we have created and take it into their own hands so we can build a wider audience.
