Cracked green chalkboard in a weathered frame. White ink washes flow between the cracks.
Left corner of cracked green chalkboard in a weathered frame. White ink washes flow between the cracks.
Closeup of cracked green chalkboard. White ink washes flow between the cracks.
Closeup of cracked green chalkboard. White ink washes flow between the cracks.
Bottom right corner of cracked green chalkboard in a weathered frame. White ink washes flow between the cracks.

ACADEMIC BATTLESCARS

2024 / chalkboard & white ink / 21″ x 27″
This chalkboard is scarred from years spent in an unsuitable and hostile outdoor environment. Its identity is warped because it did not have the care and support needed to thrive.
An autistic child is scarred from years spent in an unsuitable and
hostile academic environment. Their identity is warped when they do not
have the care and support needed to thrive.