Project Ability Gallery 1

‘Spectrum'

An Exhibition by Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

From the 14 May until the 13 July Project Ability's Gallery in Glasgow 's Merchant City will host ‘ Spectrum' - an exhibition showcasing the creative talent of young people with autistic spectrum disorders.

‘Spectrum' is a collection of artwork made by 67 children during a 15-month artist-in-residence programme that took place in the Autism Units at Ruchill, St Vincent's, and Toryglen Primary Schools in Glasgow.

Jan Platun, Project Ability's Artist In Residence who curated the exhibition explains, “I've called the exhibition ‘Spectrum' to draw attention to the multi-coloured and multi-layered nature of the artwork produced by the children, but also to allude to the varied and complex ways in which the young people have approached and engaged in the artistic process. The work on display shows what can happen when an artist works in a school and provides alternative ways of working. I think this exhibition challenges a few assumptions about autism and imagination. I overheard a parent say as she was looking at some of the children's art on display ‘ And they say they don't have an imagination, I'm sick of hearing that!' The work on show is full of ideas and visions that will make us re-think these pre-conceptions… The resulting exhibition is full of vibrant, colourful and bold images that will make you look and think differently about Autism, revealing an original and witty imagination at play.”

Artist's Talk

Date: 12 June 2007 at 4pm

Jan Platun will host a seminar to reflect on the residency in Project Ability's Gallery 1. All welcome. To book your place at this free event please email: info@project-ability.co.uk

The residency publication ‘Spectrum' (sponsored by the Scottish Qualifications Authority) will be launched at the event.

The Artist-In-Residence programme is funded by the Scottish Arts Council pARTners scheme.