Meet Me Underwater

Diagnosed as Autistic in 2024, Blanchard’s work is in response to her diagnostic journey, combining photography and fiber elements to evoke both comfort and unease. About 440 Gallery is pleased to present Meet Me Underwater , a solo exhibition of photographs and mixed-media images by Leigh Blanchard. Diagnosed as Autistic in 2024, Blanchard created this work in response to her diagnostic journey, combining photography and fiber elements to evoke both comfort and unease. While the abstract compositions initially appear gentle and romantic, closer inspection reveals tension beneath the surface. Meet Me Underwater marks Blanchard’s fifth solo exhibition at 440 Gallery. Quote “It’s been a strange time to receive my autism diagnosis. After taking time to process, I found an Autistic community where I felt understood, only to see autism suddenly flooded with misinformation in the news. The experience has been disorienting—feeling liberated as I reinterpret myself and my past, while also facing fear and misunderstanding.” Read more Toggle Photography Mixed media