This is arguably my favourite piece of artwork that I’ve ever made. I have finally begun to feel confident enough in my abilities as an artist to be able to move away from more standard realism and be more creative with how I use my realism skillset to capture my experiences as a disabled person.
This piece is named after the symptom it represents, “Brain Fog”, which is a very appropriate name for the feeling. When I’m flaring up, it’s very common for me to feel like the information is there and it should be obvious, but I just can’t find it. That’s why I chose a huge signpost to represent organised thoughts, obscured by the fog which means the silhouetted figure is far less likely to be able to find what she needs. I rely so heavily on post-its and phone reminders during those times to keep me on track.
My favourite little detail is the “would’ve been handy 2 hours ago” on the signpost. I chuckled to myself when I was writing that. It’s so frustrating when you finally remember something, but it’s already long past the point of being useful.
Where to Purchase
Open edition giclée prints of this print are available at my Saatchi Art store.
Additional Information
- Completion date: 14th March 2022.
- Programme used: Procreate.
- Tablet used: iPad Pro.
- Time taken: 5 hours 17 minutes.
Nicola Lucy 