Libby Lilburn
I aim to break stigmas on disability, showing what normality is to me being Autistic, I paint depictions of my life in the aim to open the eyes of the viewer.
About
My name is Libby, I am an autistic artist, who also has SID (sensory integration dysfunction), High functioning anxiety, depression, and suspected ADHD.
A lot of my work centres around breaking stigmas and assumptions around nuances to do with disability, with a particular focus on autism and neurodiversity, based on my own experiences growing up. Through creativity, I have found ways to depict my struggles and difficulties. Creating art also helps me to process these experiences and this makes me stronger as a person.
My aim with my artwork is to open the viewer’s eyes to different ways of living, and to raise awareness of non-visible disabilities. I want to showcase my experience of growing up with autism and SID to illustrate what is normal to me, might not be normal to others...
This year my studio practice centres around the idea that I want to show what the “Normal within the Abnormal” my life is, as a lot of my own experiences have always been dictated via my support needs. My work primarily features paintings depicting my otherwise “isolated” childhood growing up with just my parents, brother (my twin) and our 45+ pets at home.
Art is a gateway for others to see the world as I do. So through this installation featuring 100+ paintings, drawings, hand dyed fabrics, functional sculptures, and audio recordings, I aim to break stigmas on what being disabled is and show a snippet into what life at my MADHOUSE is like.
Image credits: Corrie Lilburn
You can help further support me further by watching my creative process on my Instagram @CatMastertibs,
as well as finding me and work involved in this years’ "Fabriano in Acquarello" 2023 International Watercolour Convention.
If you wish to buy any of my degree show work, or commission a piece of art from me just ask by emailing me at CatMaster.LRL.Art@hotmail.com