Autism spectrum disorder is increasingly recognized in modern society. However, community awareness remains prejudiced and lacks empathy towards autistic individuals and their families. Many personal stories are overlooked, emotions are kept secret, and the unique inner world of autistic people is not properly understood or supported.
By creating a space for dialogue between artists, families, professionals, and the community, the special art and education project Spectrum of Silence serves as a bridge to encourage support, understanding, and respect for the differences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Through the language of photography, viewers see children with autism spectrum disorder as "children who are special." These children don't see the world the way normal people see it, don't hear the way normal people hear it, and don't react the way normal people react.
A child's inner world operates like an infinite loop: light can resonate as sound, sound can contract into shapes, and emotions can condense into a spectrum of colors.
While NAG Tang Tang's static portraits evoke focused emotions through the eyes and the awkwardness of children—expressions difficult to convey in words—NAG Hai Thanh ( the "Touch" series ) and NAG Nguyen Thanh Hue ( The Moment ) follow the characters in their daily lives, depicting the extraordinary and poetic efforts of autistic children in interacting with, receiving special education interventions, and the outside world. Nguyen Ngoc Hai's abstract photography, on the other hand, expresses the quiet and subtle reflections of autistic individuals.
In the sculpture " Silent Perspective " by sculptor Lap Phuong, viewers "hear" the empty spaces filled with words. The stone, wood, or metal blocks don't produce sound, but they convey sound through the gaze.
Each photograph or image serves as a narrative, building and unfolding, evoking and stimulating the viewer's feelings. Understanding people with autism isn't about "adjusting" them to become normal, but about expanding our understanding of ourselves.
Expand your heart and break the boundaries of understanding regarding the concept of "normal," broaden your understanding of human nature, neurodiversity, and the diversity of existence.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/mo-rong-trai-tim-cung-pho-thinh-lang-post827412.html
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