Martha Valenta

Current Hyperfocus: ADHD Brain Coral

Art that encourages self-acceptance and understanding of ADHD.

What is ADHD Brain Coral?

While vacationing in Belize, I was spiraling with negative self-talk over a pre-vacation, ADHD flub. Diving into the reef calmed me. When I spotted a brain coral, its curvy, mesmerizing patterns felt like a reflection of my own ADHD brain. In that moment, I accepted my beautifully inconsistent brain. Upon my return to St. Louis, I began sketching and painting what became ADHD Brain Coral, in hopes that it would help others find self-acceptance.

Goals and Plans for ADHD Brain Coral

ADHD Brain Coral is intended to help folks who have ADHD find self-acceptance, while encouraging others to better understand the neurodiverse experience.

In 2024/2025, ADHD Brain Coral is evolving into interactive, immersive, more accessible, multi-sensory works that foster empathy, joy, and connection with neurodivergent minds.