Artworks by children with autism have gone on display at an exhibition to mark the World Autism Awareness Day (April 2). Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Artworks bychildren with autism have gone on display at an exhibition to mark the WorldAutism Awareness Day (April 2).
The exhibition Infinity Joy displayspaintings and installation arts created by autistic children from a special artclass of To He Fun, a company which creates artistic playgrounds forhandicapped children and orphans, aiming to nurture their confidence andcreativity. It’s a part of a campaign to explore the world of autisticchildren.
“Through the campaign, we want people to understandmore about the different worlds of the special children as well as theirpositive energy,” said coordinator of To He Fun Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa.
“The children are very innocent and lovely. Over12 years working with them, we have seen the talent and pure universe of thechildren. They have a source of energy that is fun-loving and full of love.They inspire and motivate all people around them.”
The exhibition showcases artworks by Van Minh Duc,Pham Binh Minh, Lee Nguyen Sahae, Hoang Phuc Dat and other children from SaoMai and Tottochan centres for autistic children. They were instructed andsupervised by visual artist Nguyen Thu Ha.
The colourful paintings reflect the life throughthe perspective of the children such as a tree with dozens of fruits, auniverse with many planets and a safari with friendly animals.
Apart from the exhibition, a workshop oneducation for autistic children will take place on April 12 with educator NguyenThi Nha Trang.
A workshop on dancing therapy for autisticchildren with artist Bui Tuyet Minh will take place on April 21.
The exhibition will run until April 30 at To HeHouse, 8 Do Quang Street, Hanoi.-VNS/VNA
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