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Kim Percy's Visualising the Invisible Exhibition: Art and Dyslexia Strengths

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Kim Percy’s Visualising the Invisible Exhibition: Art and Dyslexia Strengths

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Kim Percy’s Visualising the Invisible Exhibition: Art and Dyslexia Strengths

Clip title: Kim Percy - Visualising the Invisible Exhibition Author / channel: Federation University Australia URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss57GR1CMjs

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Kim Percy, an artist, designer, and sessional lecturer at Federation University, introduces her PhD exhibition titled “Visualising the Invisible” at the Post Office Gallery in Ballarat, Australia. The core of her work revolves around investigating dyslexia through the lens of visual art and personal exploration. Having been late-diagnosed with dyslexia, Percy embarked on this PhD journey to understand how her cognitive differences have shaped her identity and art practice, discovering that what she once considered personal strengths are often attributes of dyslexia.

Percy’s research delves into the correlations between dyslexia and visual art, revealing how this neurodivergence contributes to unique ways of thinking, including strong visual-spatial awareness, pattern recognition, narrative reasoning, and multi-dimensional thinking. Far from being solely about challenges, her exhibition is a celebration of difference, resilience, and creative strength. Each aspect of her extensive thesis has been translated into a series of artworks, serving as visual “chapters” that respond to her research topics.

The exhibition features various pieces that explore different facets of the dyslexic experience. For instance, “The Oscillation of Disclosure” uses figures submerged in water to represent the dilemma of disclosing an invisible disability and its potential impact on one’s career. Other works address the challenges of language perception and the coping strategies, often involving “masking” or hiding, adopted by individuals with dyslexia. These diverse art forms, including a children’s book titled “The Girl Who Tried,” provide a multifaceted insight into living with dyslexia.

Ultimately, “Visualising the Invisible” serves as a powerful platform to open up crucial conversations. Kim Percy expresses pride and privilege in creating a body of work that allows people—whether dyslexic, ADHD, autistic, or otherwise neurodivergent—to explore, explain, or reveal their own experiences. The exhibition creates a space for shared understanding and destigmatizes neurodiversity, highlighting its creative potential and fostering a sense of community and acceptance.

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‘Visualising the Invisible’, an art exhibition by Kim Percy at the Post Office Gallery in Ballarat, has been extended until 31 May 2025.

The exhibition explores the profound connection between dyslexia and creativity, underscoring Federation University’s commitment to supporting students and enriching our community.

Kim Percy is an accomplished artist with more than 30 years of experience in artmaking. A lecturer, designer, and researcher in the Visual Arts, she discovered her dyslexia later in life. Her research into the intersection of dyslexia and art reveals the stories and struggles of those who navigate the world with this cognitive difference.

Percy’s latest works blend drawing, painting, digital photography, video, and augmented reality (AR), bringing invisible challenges to light and encouraging a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. Her research is among the first of its kind in Australia, contributing new knowledge to this emerging field.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KaqlIs

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Art, Ballarat Gallery, PHD, Research, University, Visualart

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