Yesterday, in Project Ability’s Gallery we launched 'Creative Praxis: Portraits & Dialogues from the sensory Inter/face of Autism', a publication by artist Pum Dunbar. Surrounded by new works from our Connect participants which make up the exhibition ‘Our work here is never over’, we invited people into the gallery which had been transformed into a beautiful ‘Tea Room’.
The publication has been produced to report on a year-long residency which Pum undertook at Project Ability in 2011. During the residency Pum invited six people with autism spectrum conditions to participate in a ten week research project which explored creative practice and sense of self. “Creative Praxis” presents six case studies which have been reinterpreted as creative narratives. Pum’s belief that creative practice has a positive impact on an individuals’ sense of self is shaped by her own experience of being an artist with autism spectrum disorder.
Along with a talk from Pum herself, we had input from Art Therapist Ailsa Fullarton and Alison Briers, Training Co-ordinator at the Autism Resource Centre, followed by group discussions and a feedback/Q & A session.
Project Ability would like to thank Pum and our other speakers, and everyone who attended for their input, advice and inspiration.
'Creative Praxis: Portraits & Dialogues from the sensory Inter/face of Autism' is available from Project Ability’s shop for a suggested donation of £5.
