Day 282
A couple months ago my Mom and I went to a transition conference in Bellingham to learn more about post-secondary options for Kelt. This is one of the worksheets that we got, but just had Kelt fill it out today. I thought some of his choices were interesting, especially the fact that he chose child-care out of options such as computer work, sporting goods, bookstore, mall, grocery store, and pet care, etc. I never thought he'd enjoy working with kids. I would like to do more activities like this one with him to get ideas for next year.
Day 280
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Since school and sports are done, Kelt's been spending most of his time working on history. So far this summer he's studied the Siege of Leningrad, Civil War, WWII, Siege of Pittsburgh, and Reconstruction. He studies by copying articles and books into journals, but makes the language simpler and more concise. Right now he has 20 journals filled, each with a different category.
Day 277
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Dick Tracy: blind contour drawing of 1/159 of Kelt's bobble heads.
Dick Tracy: blind contour drawing of 1/159 of Kelt's bobble heads.
These drawings are blind except when I briefly look at the paper to set the pen. This series represents Kelt's uninhibited drawing style and enhanced visual skills. To view more, click the bobble head label to the right.
Day 275
Monday, June 20, 2011
This photo is apart of series that I started with my BFA. This collection resembles Andy Warhol and the potential and unique perspective of people with autism. This summer I'm going to make more of these pieces to represent Kelt and his abilities. To view more, go to Day 157.
Day 271
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Kelt got this keychain from one of his teachers from Rome.
Kelt got this keychain from one of his teachers from Rome.
Shawn BelangerWalking Stick
Jonathon LermanUntitled
I recently came across this book, which features 55 artists with autism!
"The book shows that autism has no boundaries and manifests differently in each person diagnosed. Inspiring and myth defying, the art spans a range of emotion and subject material." To learn more, go to Artism Today.
Day 269
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Finally done!
Kelt got a standing ovation from his friends.
Bus trip: went to an indoor theme park in Langley, BC.
Overall, I'd say he had a good time.
Finally done!
Kelt got a standing ovation from his friends.
Bus trip: went to an indoor theme park in Langley, BC.
Overall, I'd say he had a good time.Day 268
Kelt's getting ready to graduate! He'll be walking in the next couple of hours. After he's done he's going to Vancouver, B.C. for the high school grad trip, which is a surprise! Tomorrow I'll post photos from grad and the trip.
Day 267
Sunday, June 12, 2011
1/31 keychains from the party
1/31 keychains from the party
Today Kelt had his graduation party with two of his best friends. There were over 100 guests and he got 31 keychains and 1 bobble head! Now he has 6,098 keychains and 159 bobble heads. Tomorrow's the big graduation day!
Day 263
Teletubby: Kelt has this keychain under the monster category. :)
Einstein: blind contour drawing of 1/156 of Kelt's bobble heads.
These drawings are blind except when I briefly look at the paper to set the pen. This series represents Kelt's uninhibited drawing style and enhanced visual skills. To view more, click the bobble head label to the right.
Day 261
Last night I saw a story about emerging Australian artist Aelita Andre who's only four-years-old! She's already being compared to artists such as Jackson Pollock and Salvador Dali and has a solo exhibition at Agora Gallery in New York City June 4 - 25. I love the uninhibited nature of her work, which is the same appeal that I find with Kelt's.
Eagle, 2009
Dinosaur Islands, 2009-10
Day 259
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Piece #12, raffia
Narelle Holland dancing with tjanpi tjilku, 2010
Deep Rockhole Basket
Pantjiti Mackenzie
Hand dyed Raffia, 2009
Piece #12, raffiaThis is the 12th piece for our sculpture project. We haven't written the artist statement yet, but want to work with a variety of materials, such as wax, glue, and clay, etc., to see what Kelt likes. I'm curious to observe his process and learn if sculpture is a medium that he enjoys. I'm also interested in his relationship with the different materials. So far he's enjoyed wrapping and tying the most.
The materials are also important because people with autism often have unique responses to sensory stimuli. Examples include high threshold for pain, oversensitivity to sounds or being touched, exaggerated reactions to light or odors, or fascination with certain stimuli, etc. Hypersensitivities and/or hyposensitivities vary depending on the individual; for people with autism the continuum can range from no reaction to responses in all five senses.
The materials are also important because people with autism often have unique responses to sensory stimuli. Examples include high threshold for pain, oversensitivity to sounds or being touched, exaggerated reactions to light or odors, or fascination with certain stimuli, etc. Hypersensitivities and/or hyposensitivities vary depending on the individual; for people with autism the continuum can range from no reaction to responses in all five senses.
This material was inspired by artists from the Tjanpi Desert Weavers organization.
Narelle Holland dancing with tjanpi tjilku, 2010
Deep Rockhole BasketPantjiti Mackenzie
Hand dyed Raffia, 2009
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