Neurodivergence in Art | Disrupting Shame with Claire Morgan

Episode 21
29 Jan, 2024

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Ceri interviews internationally acclaimed artist Claire Morgan, who faced challenges growing up in Northern Ireland with undiagnosed Tourette’s and autism. Claire shares how recent diagnoses in her 30s and 40s have shaped her life, confirming her unique strengths that enable ambitious, impactful artwork and a sustainable career. She provides insights on how the art world could better support neurodivergent artists and reflects on advice she’d give her younger self. Claire also talks about her creative process, use of potent materials, collaborating with a live model, risk-taking with new work, reactions to her raw, bold exhibitions, and more.

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