Unmet needs by Scarlet Novak

Photography with text

Artist statement:

I constantly downplay the help I require

I constantly minimise the care that I need

And I do it often at my own expense

To be more palatable

To be less work

I let my needs live below others comfort

I let my safety live below others fun

I do it at my own expense

To be more accepted,

To be less alone

I long for a world where my needs are not seen as unreasonable

A world where accessibility is routine

A place where needs are met more gently

A place where everyone's needs are met in community

Unmet needs by Scarlet Novak

Photography with text

Artist statement:

I constantly downplay the help I require

I constantly minimise the care that I need

And I do it often at my own expense

To be more palatable

To be less work

I let my needs live below others comfort

I let my safety live below others fun

I do it at my own expense

To be more accepted,

To be less alone

I long for a world where my needs are not seen as unreasonable

A world where accessibility is routine

A place where needs are met more gently

A place where everyone's needs are met in community