WASHOUT is a simulation of the washout effect. A visual distortion of text caused by dyslexia. This is when text can appear blurred or indistinct, triggering many dyslexics to guess words instead of reading them. When standing directly in front of the work, the word, “WASHOUT” fades, creating a blindspot. When you move to either side, the word reappears overlaid. Italic lettering and serif fonts can make it harder to read and were deliberately chosen to obscure the text further.