‘Not to be Senseless’ was a stage for neurodivergent art; with people and pieces that experience and explore neurodivergencies such as synaesthesia, savantism and autism. The evening opens up new perspectives by recognising differences in how we sense the world. Featuring Lauren Jetty, James Wannerton and Jonathan Reus, curated by Maria Oosterveen.

“Synaesthesia is a neurological condition which is believed to be caused by an unusual cross-wiring in the brain. It is not considered a disorder per se but rather an idiosyncratic variation in sensory perception. For example, synaesthetes might see specific colours when they hear music or perceive tastes when they touch certain textures. As a result, many synaesthetes spend more time engaged in creative activities to make sense of their perception of the world.”

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