Spread One
Spread Two
Spread One (Full View)
Spread Two (Full View)
This project was created to highlight the chaos of one's mind, while having an episode of imposter syndrome. The Psychology Today article, "The Connection Between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome" by Sharon Saline, gives the reader a true understanding of what Impostor Syndrome is. As someone who is diagnosed with ADHD, I felt very connected to this project.
Impostor Syndrome is suffering from chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence. This doubt overrides any feelings of success or external proof of competence. People suffering with Impostor Syndrome seem unable to internalize their accomplishments, no matter how successful they are in their field. High achieving, highly successful people often suffer, so imposter syndrome doesn’t equate with low self-esteem or a lack of self-confidence.
I used my personal experiences with Impostor Syndrome to create the imagery for these spreads. Battling your own mind telling you that you are not good enough, that you do not deserve the achievements that you recieve, is very challenging. To convey the feeling of anxiety and confusion, I chose to used hand-sketched images. I chose to make the images ranging in color, to replicate the wide-ranging talents of the person suffering from Imposter Syndrome. These people do not understand how talented they truly are, leading to their dismissal of important achievements.
