A DYSLEXIC student has harnessed the quirks of her condition to create an artistic masterpiece.

Sarah Chrisp, 22, from Darlington, was labelled a "slow child" who did not try hard enough when she was at primary school.

It was not until she was 11 that she was diagnosed as dyslexic, which explained her difficulties in reading and writing.

But Sarah made use of her dyslexia by transforming her perceptions of letters of the alphabet into stunning artworks for her graduate show at Staffordshire University.

"I always wanted to draw letters the wrong way around or upside down," said Sarah, who has a batchelor of arts honours degree in glass design.

"My work is a rebellion against convention and has allowed me to create my own letter forms that are confusing and challenging to the viewer, reflecting my first experiences of the alphabet."

Her display spells out "It's easy", although is difficult to pick out at first.

"It's been very liberating to be able to express what you've felt. Teachers used to just say I was slow or didn't try hard enough."

The graduate show took place at the university's Stoke-on-Trent campus.