I always feel a bit uncomfortable when I say I have the D word. People sometimes look at me as if to say ‘don’t use that as an excuse’ and then I feel like this.
Recently I read this article by the artist Doug Spellacey, he talks about his experience of being dyslexic. “If I’m having a conversation, I won’t be able to think of a word. It can happen to anyone if they’re tired, but it happens to me every day”. His description is exactly what it is like for me. Yes, a great big chaotic muddle of words lives in my head and this can make life difficult.
I had a crit this week with tutors and fellow students and I don’t think I explained myself very well when I was talking about my work. A positive of blogging here is that I have time to think and write down what I’m trying to say and the feelings I want to evoke when people view my work. The crit was helpful and got me thinking about how others see what I am doing. I just wish I could have found the words.
Now let’s not mention that word again.
