“i don’t do math” (mathēmatica)
Many people underestimate the importance of numerical skills in everyday life, from managing finances to reading a bus timetable. As technology continues to shape modern society, strong number-based skills are more necessary than ever.
While dyslexia is widely recognized, fewer people are aware of dyscalculia—a learning difference that makes it difficult to understand and process numerical information. Dyscalculia is believed to be as common as dyslexia, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Low numeracy skills can have lifelong consequences, affecting employment opportunities and even influencing mental and physical well-being. Raising awareness about dyscalculia is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention, helping individuals build confidence and improve their long-term prospects.
“i don’t do math” is a photographic series that references. Printed in black and white to represent the frustration dyscalculics must feel living in a number-centric world, the series visually translates unfamiliar mathematical equations into something very familiar - the photograph.
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