Brought darling Keane to the Pathlight School Art exhibition today.
Prior the exhibition, I've told him bout Autism and the art pieces we will be viewing later are works by talented Autistic students. I wanted him to look and observe the pieces so that we can talk about them after the exhibition. He obliged.
When we reached there, we were greeted by a very warm-hearted security guard at the gate. As we proceeded, young friendly ushers approached us and explained the exhibits to us. Keane immediately clicked with them and followed them through the exhibition hall!
Much as I wanted to, photography is not allowed. Hence I can only took pictures outside the exhibition hall.
The exhibition showcases works of 8 talented Pathlight students, who had capture the world with their keen observation and deliver them through their ability of narrow focus. I especially love the myraid of animals in vicarious situations, "I Want to be Included" by Tay Jun Yi, a 15 years boy. It clearly shows his yearn to be with people, but due to his condition, he rarely takes the initiative to partake in social interactions.
As I had expected, Darling Keane's favourites are the range of "Assimilated Robots" by Elliot Chia, also 15 years old. Keane also loves the featured collection of "Microsaurus" and "Dinosaurs Galore" by See Toh Sheng Jie, 14 years old. "Golf Story" also caught Keane's eyes. Simple yet highly narrative, these pictures were by Deniel Abundo Tuazon, 9 years old, the youngest of the 8 Pathlight students.
Through this exhibits, I've gained a better understanding about Autism and the ideals of Pathlight School. I was also amazed by their sharp and meticulous observation skills as well as their sensitivity to details. I hope today's trip had also given Keane a better insight on drawings too, which I think it did because Keane told me he wanted to draw what he saw at the exhibition today! \(^o^)/
Keane was so shy to take pictures with 4 beauties that he kept his head low...
