AN acclaimed film and TV art director has launched an art exhibition in Glasgow to challenge how ADHD is perceived.
Monty Hitchcock has unveiled his second solo exhibition, ‘Unlocked’ at Argyll Chambers, which will run from July 30 to August 1.
The event is inspired by his ADHD diagnosis at age 55 and will benefit the ADHD Foundation the Neurodiversity Charity.
Proceeds of the event will go towards the ADHD Foundation the Neurodiversity Charity.
Prior to his diagnosis in 2018, Hitchcock worked for 35 years in the film industry as an Emmy award-nominated art director.
He is now embarking on a second career, the ‘Unlocked’ exhibition is a result of two years of explosive creativity.
This follows the success of his first solo exhibition, ‘A Happy Accident’ which was considered by Forbes to be one of the top 10 exhibitions to see in London last year.
The exhibition will show 14 large-scale paintings and five per cent of sales will benefit the ADHD Foundation.
The exhibition will showcase 14 paintings.
Hitchcock said: ““ADHD has given me opportunities that I didn’t know were there. My paintings are my way to shout from the rooftops that it can be gift! In its simplest way, ADHD broke down all the barriers that were always in front of me and opened a whole new unknown horizon.
There is too much stigma associated with neurodiverse labels. My plan is to show everyone that ADHD is a special club – and I’m here with you! My ADHD diagnosis changed my life journey. I’ve found entirely new things that I really love doing. My ADHD allows me to cut to the chase: just do it!”
Once considered to be a childhood behaviour disorder, ADHD is now seen as having complex symptoms that can continue into adulthood and present differently for each adult.
Dr Tony Llyod, CEO of the ADHD Foundation the Neurodiversity Charity, said: “Too often neurodiverse people, like those with ADHD, are defined by what they cannot do and their innate intelligence, creativity and talent are overlooked. Monty is yet another example of what is possible when we embrace the value of ‘thinking differently.’
“Monty’s incredible career, his talent and the boldness of this exhibition, makes me eager for more people to appreciate the incredible contribution neurodiverse people make to our lives, economy, culture, sporting heritage and the arts.”
