Rad Hourani's "WRITING SYSTEMS" series explores the intricacies of written language, delving into how, nativist though they may seem, writing systems are learned and acquired practices. Each year, new dictionary additions reflect evolving definitions and distinct situations in time, underscoring that these attributions are products not of nature but of nurture. Society often defers to authority through syntax and lexicon, treating traditionally educated individuals with respect and praise while overlooking those who do not echo a similarly literate proficiency. Rooted in Rad's experience as a neurodivergent artist with writing and reading difficulties, this body of work opens a dialogue on invisible disabilities and the divisive issues of written language, questioning how linguistics might better facilitate our synthetic languages to be accessible to all.

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