Celebrating Dyslexia all over the world
Attention is brought to dyslexia during the month of October with awareness weeks and days taking place at different times in Europe and other parts of the world.
Here in Ireland, we mark this week through European Dyslexia Week and World Dyslexia Month but I have listed below the other awareness dates that bring awareness and draw attention to dyslexia.
European Dyslexia Week: 3rd - 9th October 2022
International Dyslexia Day: 8th of October 2022
British Dyslexia Week (themed “Breaking through Barriers”): 3rd - 9th October 2022
World Dyslexia Month: October
I’m involved in a few different projects which all bring celebrate dyslexia or bring awareness to Dyslexia Day.
PIGSY and Dyslexia Awareness in Libraries
It’s a great honour for me to have the PIGSY documentary shared by many libraries in Ireland and elsewhere on their social media platforms in order to bring dyslexia awareness and support to the masses. The film is 8 mins long and it is a must watch by anyone who has dyslexia or is connected to someone with dyslexia. It was also interesting to see it being shared in New Zealand by SPELD New Zealand who are New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit provider of assessment, tuition & support for those living with dyslexia.
Neurodiversity Ireland: Infinity Ball 2022
Additionally, this year I am proud to announce that in connection with Neurodiversity Ireland a PIGSY art work has been offered as an auction item at the Infinity Ball 2022 in The Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin. This showcase event will raise funds for the creation of a Sensory Therapy Centre for neurodivergent children in Ireland along with bringing awareness to the 20% of the population who are “neurodivergent” and have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism or ADHD.
See the image of “De Facto Leader” pictured here. It was an artwork that I created in Malaga, Spain while in residency in La Casa Amarilla Studios & Gallery. A bespoke frame (designed by me) was custom fabricated by Framexperts in Ranelagh. It’s a simple thin white slip frame and it adds a sharp juxtaposition to the loose fluidity of the artwork which is typical of my style.
PIGSY Short Film
The PIGSY documentary by Mike Andrews is available on the PIGSY website and youtube. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week this October, I invite you to share it with anyone that is interested in Dyslexia and Neurodiversity. Click below to watch the video…..
“PIGSY” is a short film about Irish artist PIGSY and his life as an artist with dyslexia
Dyslexia Quando Arte
“Dyslexia Quando Arte” is a digital art exhibition by Domlexia that brings together artists from different disciplines and creative endeavours from all over the world. Although all working in different discipines what is common to all of these artists is that they are all dyslexic. I was honoured to be selected to be part of this exhibition and you can read about “Dyslexia Quando Arte” here.
Libraries mark Dyslexia Day
Irish Libraries shared the PIGSY film to mark Dyslexia Day, see below for libraries social media including Limerick Library, Westmeath Library, South Dublin Library & Meath Library.
