Neurodiverse artist Mahlia Amatina has announced her newest art project inspired by Covid-19’s lockdown measures, entitled ‘The #Covid19Diaries’. The meditative practise involves taking 19 minutes each day to create a spontaneous line drawing reflective of Mahlia’s mood. This is conducted while listening to relaxing music, with a gong sound that starts and ends the session.

“With so much uncertainty with what’s going on and the consequent anxiety this has created, I wanted to have something concrete in my day to turn to”.

The ‘diaries’ act as a coping mechanism for Mahlia, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2015, as well as providing a personal reference point to look back to in the future.

“This meditative project has created a wonderful opportunity to have a committed daily drawing practise – even if it feels at complete odds with what’s going on in the world right now”.

Named among the ‘Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women’ by Women Beyond the Box, and well-known for her thought-provoking art, Mahlia has created an accessible and introspective project that she hopes others will be encouraged to take up while experiencing lockdown.

Art Pieces from the ‘The #Covid19Diaries’ Project:

About Mahlia Amatina:  

After being diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2015, Mahlia was inspired to share the unique sensory experiences of life on the autism spectrum through her art. Working around the theme of neurodiversity, Mahlia has transformed her signature style of abstract colourism into a unique, interactive, multi-sensory experience that invites viewers to engage on a level that works for them.

Mahlia has found tremendous satisfaction in gaining an understanding of her neurological uniqueness. She celebrates this attribute by becoming an artist committed to raising awareness around neurodiversity.

An award-winning artist, Mahlia has been awarded Arts Council England (ACE) funding multiple times, including the ‘Developing your Creative Practise’ fund, and has been featured as one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodiverse Women of 2019 by Women Beyond the Box.

Website: https://www.mahliaamatina.com/