1 The feeling of never being good enough is common amongst the creative crowd and enhanced for neurodiverse individuals. We all naturally compare our progress to those around us. Those of us who don’t do too well, early on at school often question their own abilities and intelligence. (This is pretty common for neurodiverse students…
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What If I Could and Would Do It?
My first venture into directing was at the age of 8, when, together with the kids from my block, we put on a Christmas play. I was thrilled to produce the play and direct my “actors.” Unfortunately, during the premiere, one of us accidentally knocked down the Christmas tree. My mum didn’t scream at me,…
Creativity Grounded in Less
Over the years, my creative practice has evolved past what I could have imagined when I began my career in the early 2000s. The most significant shift has taken my practice beyond filmmaking and writing, which was a key focus for the majority of my professional life. Accidentally, many of the artistic and creative habits…
Another Way…
I have known I would make films, write, travel, and observe people while sipping coffee in coffee shops since I was 7. In my child-like mind, leading a creative life was the only way I could escape the reality of 1980s Poland. I began my artistic venture by packing my little plastic bag, which my…