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Published: 2019-12-21 23:57:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 813; Favourites: 46; Downloads: 0
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People with asperger’s seem pretty normal on the surface, but several things about them make them very different. These may include having difficulty making eye contact or understanding social cues, struggling to verbally communicate their thoughts and feelings, and obsessing over subjects that interest them. They generally have a different way of thinking about the world and expressing themselves than normal people do, making it often hard for them to fit in.
Growing up with undiagnosed asperger’s, I had no idea why I wasn’t able to be normal like everyone else, and I questioned whether it was simply my circumstances that set me apart or if there was actually something wrong with me. I was very insecure and unsure of my identity.
The past few years have been an extensive and fulfilling journey of self discovery for me. I found people who I felt might be like me, and when I couldn’t connect with normal people, I could connect with these other societal oddballs. I have come to realize that I most likely do have asperger’s, and I am finally willing and able to accept and embrace it. Now that I understand myself more, I can cope with my differences. The truth about myself has finally set me free.
This art piece was made to symbolically reflect concepts about my journey with asperger’s. The outer page is a simple lined portrait of myself. It shows that there is initially a plain “outline” that people may have of someone with asperger’s, without really understanding the true colors of the person. The inner layer is a fully fleshed portrait, showing some of the deeper inner characteristics of having the disorder. The lack of a mouth represents how asperger’s causes people to struggle to communicate traditionally, unable to put their ideas into words in the way that most people do. But these people do still have valid thoughts and emotions and they may be shared in different ways, represented by the light coming from the top of the head. The magpie represents how people with asperger’s often will obsess over specific ideas and interests; just like the magpie is known to be attracted to shiny objects, people with aspergers will focus on their own certain gems. This bird’s presence also represents the freedom that people with asperger’s can have by being able to be open and share about themselves and their experiences with the disorder. Through this project, I have been able to do just that—free myself from my struggle with my identity by finally opening up about it. Doing this piece was very personal and difficult for me, but it means a lot to me and it makes me feel so good to finally put my thoughts together and share them. To everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way—thank you so much!!
still images:also this is not really an animation, it's two traditional pieces in a gif, but DA won't let me submit a gif in any other category but animation -.-
***This is my artwork (Geo-Dragon ), please do not copy or reproduce any part of this without my permission!***
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Comments: 17
imhalebooks [2019-12-22 21:50:21 +0000 UTC]
Wow, both the piece and your description of your journey are beautiful! I wish you luck on your journey!
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Geo-Dragon In reply to imhalebooks [2019-12-24 15:28:39 +0000 UTC]
Aww thank you so much, I appreciate it <3
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NotSoArtisty [2019-12-22 15:27:35 +0000 UTC]
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Geo-Dragon In reply to NotSoArtisty [2019-12-24 15:28:10 +0000 UTC]
I have a mouth too xD this was just a symbolic choice for the painting
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Geo-Dragon In reply to NotSoArtisty [2020-01-05 21:37:32 +0000 UTC]
Sorry, I wasn't sure especially because it's over text and I didn't know you, otherwise I would have been all for the joke xD
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Geo-Dragon In reply to SquareNexy [2019-12-24 15:27:30 +0000 UTC]
LOL mouths are hard. But the lack of a mouth in this painting was a symbolic choice. I actually found it harder to make the lack of a mouth convincing than it might have been to just paint the mouth xD
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Sillysketches06206 [2019-12-22 14:54:17 +0000 UTC]
I have Asperger’s this is really powerful
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Geo-Dragon In reply to Sillysketches06206 [2019-12-24 15:24:30 +0000 UTC]
A fellow aspie!! Thank you :>
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