Divergent Doodlers was an Arts Council England funded project (2026) which explored the hierarchy of doodling, and ‘Monotropism’ - a neuro affirming theory on autistic attention.

The project consisted of a series of five workshops with neurodivergent adults, the creation of an art zine, and two artworks presented in a public exhibition, two online blogs (Shape Arts), as well as one-off event of a panel discussion symposium with collaborating artists.

Collaborators in the project included neurodivergent artists Stuart Mel Wilson, Helen Shaddock and Victoria Gray.

Partners included Recovery College Collective, Orbis Community, Shape Arts, Inspired Support, and High Bridge Works (Newcastle Contemporary Art).

Images from the Divergent Doodlers Symposium on 9th September 2026 at Recovery College Collective, Carliol Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

All images courtesy of James Grant.

HIGH BRIDGE WORKS - Foyer space

8th September 2026 until 18th September 2026

During this project I developed two new processes through the creation of the following two artworks, which I have added to my pathways:

‘F(r)agocytosing 0001. FbyF.DD’ (2026).

Materials: Digital moving images in MP4 format.

‘Splicing 0001. DD’ (2026).

Materials: Ink, chrome ink, acrylic, graphite, PVA glue, and paper.

List of Partners in this project: