About Lucy
Poet, aspiring librarian, and semi-intentional eccentric, Lucy Doherty (she/her) is based out of Madison, WI. Her work has appeared in Across the Margin, Sage Cigarettes Magazine, Ice Lolly Review, Unpublishable Zine, ChicagoTalks, Mystic Owl Magazine, and others. Currently pursuing her studies in Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago, she immerses herself in the literary world while proudly embracing her identity as a bisexual and autistic individual by weaving themes of identity and alienation into her work. She loves spreadsheets, and she can't snap or whistle.
Published Work
Poetry
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Artist Statement
I am a poet currently studying Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago, with published work in several literary journals. In my poetry, I offer honest accounts of my journey through life. My experiences as a young woman who has grown up with ADHD, autism, and depression strongly inform the themes of my work, and my conversational, frank authorial tone. My work serves as both a mirror and a window, inviting readers to explore their own truths as it delves into the multifaceted aspects of disability, womanhood, interpersonal relationships, and childhood. Inspired by moments of self-reflection and personal revelation, and motivated by my desire to be understood, each poem I write brings me a sense of fulfillment, driving me to continue exploring my experiences through the written word.