Together Apart: Meet the Artist
I’m ArBee, a Glaswegian artist who uses automatism to create abstract works. I never plan what im going to do and never stick to just one media or substrate. I get more results by mixing things up! It works very well with the impulsiveness that comes with ADHD.
What does the theme Together/Apart mean to you?
To me, Together/Apart reflects the contrast I experience living with ADHD, especially since my discovery in my 30s. Some days I feel “together” — focused, motivated, and satisfied by what I accomplish. Other days, I feel “apart” — overwhelmed and stuck, with a disconnect between what I want to do and what I’m able to do. I connect this idea to my fascination with abandoned buildings: once complete and purposeful, now worn and reclaimed over time. Even in their imperfection and decay, they hold a kind of beauty — just like the balance between feeling together and apart.
What do you like about being part of a collective?
Its really comforting to know that there will be others feeling the same as you. Not only do you share ideas for art but also advice and life hacks for being a neurodivergent. I always feel happy to have discovered this collective and for being allowed to be part of it. Its a community in itself.
What else should someone do in Glasgow when they come to see the show?
Glasgow has some great places for a day out! A firm fave of mines is Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Burrell Collection, you need a full day dedicated to these as they are massive! Another great recommendation is the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Grateful Gallery and Stag Gallery and Framers in Buchannan Galleries. To name a few!