Stepping Into Ourselves

Nikki and Laura invite you to step into the corner of FaB that centres the neurodivergent experience, and champions neurodivergent participation and community.

We have worked intentionally to facilitate a safe space to show artwork reflecting differing and unique experiences where each artist expresses their individual journey with being late recognised or later in life diagnosed as neurodivergent.

The complexities both internally and externally of ‘stepping into’ a new relationship with oneself, or towards deeper understanding of oneself requires courage to reflect on.

We are proud to open this space where stepping in to ourselves meets stepping out - and meeting in collaboration.

Nikki:
I’m a multi-disciplinary artist, creating in various forms; object making, installation, paint and photography. Mum to three Neurodivergent / Autistic children I have come to identify my own Neurodivergence and am honouring a new identity space for myself. I’m excited by this vital artistic progression that is evolving from the intersections of all previously known and unknown elements.

insta @nikki_june_hatchett

Laura:
I’m a painter and art workshop facilitator specialising in supporting autistic young people, and a mum to autistic children. Exploration of my own neurodivergence has had a profound impact on my sense of self and identity. As an abstract, expressive artist, painting is my most fluent emotional language.

insta @lauracalvert_