Where deaf children draw their dreams.

The "Reflections" exhibition is part of the 52Hz series of events organized by the Palette of Sound (POS) volunteer organization – a club founded by a group of high school students who aspire to create an environment that supports and encourages the psychological development of deaf and mute children through art.

The event aims to help a segment of the deaf community find their voice and freely express their dreams through art. In addition, the exhibition also features the participation of several young artists who wish to auction their paintings to raise funds for charity supporting the deaf community and to spread positive messages.

People are visiting the exhibition space.

With the goal of connecting the deaf community with society, "Response" creates opportunities for deaf children to be understood, empathized with, and integrated into society, while also creating a friendly and healthy playground where they can freely express their personalities and develop.

Sharing with reporters, Pham Gia Linh – Head of the Organizing Committee – said: "I am currently studying at Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for Gifted Students, and when I started pursuing painting, I came into contact with hearing-impaired students and understood and empathized with the aspirations of students my age who do not have the opportunity to develop their talents in the most favorable way. Therefore, I wanted to create a platform to disseminate basic knowledge about hearing impairments to everyone around me, so that people can understand and empathize, thereby bridging the gap between these two communities. Through this, the exhibition helps people have a comprehensive and positive view of hearing-impaired people, as well as empathize with and accept them."

"The artworks at the exhibition will be sold by the organizers to raise funds, create a new playground for hearing-impaired students, and also provide additional funds to purchase more paints, easels, and support hearing-impaired students in activities to develop their art," a representative of the organizing committee added.

Regarding the meaning of the exhibition's title, Pham Gia Linh said: "When I first interacted with deaf people, I had to rely on an interpreter. Later, I went online to learn more about their body language and learned the Braille alphabet so I could communicate and interact with them while we painted together. As for the name, I think 'Hoi' means response or reply, and 'Ngon' means words or language. Combined, the name 'Hoi Ngon' conveys the meaning of 'Responding to voices'."

The exhibition space for the artworks at the "Reflections" exhibition: Where hearing-impaired children 'draw their dreams'.

With the image of the seashell, the organizers also want to convey the message: Listen to and explore the nameless sounds, the "pearls" hidden deep within each person, specifically the deaf, to understand, love, protect them, and recognize the beauty of their souls obscured by physical disabilities. Therefore, the event hopes to open the seashell filled with emotion to spread love to the deaf community in particular and everyone in general.

Previously, the hearing-impaired participants had taken part in the 52Hz workshop program, where they exchanged ideas and received additional training in skills to create products and artworks from environmentally friendly materials.

The exhibition "Recalling Words: Where Deaf Children 'Draw Their Dreams'" will take place over two days, from October 17th to 18th, 2024, in Hanoi.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/trien-lam-hoi-ngon-noi-tre-khiem-thinh-ve-uoc-mo-post317290.html