exhibition:

Juggling the Senses: Glimpses of Synesthesia

Date: 14.09-14.11.26

Imagine seeing music in vibrant patterns, tasting the words that you hear, or seeing language in color. Jessica Kendall Hankiewicz is an artist with synesthesia, a neurological condition in which the stimulation of one sense triggers stimulation in another, causing the senses to be mixed. Her work focuses on the visuals she experiences when encountering the stimuli of everyday life, allowing viewers a glimpse of the unique phenomenon of a cross-wired brain. Often overwhelmed by sensory input, Jessica’s work helps her to process her mixed senses. The colors she chooses and the shapes her brushes form are a direct result of focusing on a given stimulus or environment, from the hues of a loved one’s name to the chaotic atmosphere of a busy café. The added layer of consciousness that synesthesia brings enables not only sensory stimuli, but also abstract concepts, to take on

forms and colors in her mind’s eye. Over time, her practice has broadened, shifting from the depiction of mere sounds, voices, and her colored alphabet to depicting atmospheres such as joy or tension.

Some works may appear beautiful, while others may feel uncomfortable or discordant; the paintings thus fulfil their aim of depicting the reality of living with synesthesia.

All works are available for sale! Enquire at the bar.

Umělec: Jessica Kendall Hankiewicz

Kontakt na umělce:
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