An artist who was diagnosed with ADHD has used her creativity and interest in insects ahead of showcasing a collection of her work.

Elizabeth Thacker, of Norwich, is a peer support worker for the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

In her latest work, which has been unveiled at the Adult ADHD Service building on St Stephen's Road, she has drawn interesting parallels between insects and people who live with ADHD.

Ms Thacker said: “Insects are so beautiful but much maligned and misunderstood.

"Our survival on earth depends on them.

A staff member and ADHD service user has used her love of art to improve the welcome at Norwich’s ADHD adult service A staff member and ADHD service user has used her love of art to improve the welcome at Norwich’s ADHD adult service (Image: Submitted)

"Butterflies appear delicate but they have been around since the dinosaurs.”

She said that they reminded her of people who live with ADHD.

She added: “We are misunderstood, yet have survived a past with typically 200 more times criticism than our non-ADHD peers.

"This makes us some of the most resilient people around.

Elizabeth Thacker has focused her artwork on insects Elizabeth Thacker has focused her artwork on insects (Image: Submitted)

“I was working on a series of prints thinking about the endurance of insects and how misrepresented they are in Western culture.”

She was asked to create the artwork by ADHD specialist Angie North, who said: “The work Elizabeth has produced is beautiful.

"We hope her art will provide inspiration to others and an optimism that living with ADHD can be truly rewarding.

"I am so proud to be able to showcase Elizabeth’s work and celebrate her creativity.

"I thank her for her enthusiasm, time and commitment to supporting me with this project.”

Ms Thacker hopes users of the service and its staff will be inspired by her work.