Singer Thao Trang visits the exhibition "Public Silence"
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly recognized in modern society. However, community awareness is still full of prejudice and lack of empathy towards autistic children and their families. Many personal stories are forgotten, emotions are sealed, and the unique inner world of autistic people is not properly understood or accompanied.
The art and education project Spectrum of Silence - Silent Street is carried out by the community organization I have special rights , with the participation of photographers Hai Thanh, Tang Tang (Nguyen Tang Huy Bao), Nguyen Ngoc Hai (Hai O), Nguyen Thanh Hue and sculptor Lap Phuong.
Every picture tells a story
Through the language of photography, viewers see children with autism spectrum disorder from a "special privilege" perspective. They do not see, do not hear, do not react like normal children. Their inner world operates like an infinite graph, light can echo into sound, sound can shrink into shapes, emotions can constrict into a spectrum of colors.
The special rights of autistic people do not lie in being given priority over others, but in being seen, heard and respected for their differences, perceived as advantages, abilities and ways of perceiving the world.
Photographer Tang Tang's photo series evokes emotions through the eyes and confusion of autistic children, expressions that are difficult for them to express in words.
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The Moment photo series by Nguyen Thanh Hue follows characters in their daily activities to depict moments and touch the viewer's understanding of the efforts, endeavors and poetry of autistic children in interaction, special education intervention and with the outside world.
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Photographer Nguyen Ngoc Hai expresses silent reflections on the sensory overload, isolation and purity experienced by autistic children
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Cube's sculpture Silence Spectrum expresses the tension of form, the hardness of material, and the subtle curves
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Talking to Thanh Nien, photographer Hai Thanh said that he had paid special attention to the topic of autistic children 15 years ago. Before that, he had done a related photo series but was not really satisfied. Looking back, Hai Thanh said that at that time his approach was hasty, his understanding was not deep enough, and he mainly acted on instinct, so the work did not reach the desired destination. However, this topic has always been simmering in his thoughts, urging him to learn and follow for many years. Therefore, when the project Em Duoc Quyen Bich invited him to participate, he immediately accepted.
"This series of photos is the result of my observations, understanding and feelings about children with autism spectrum disorders at the present time. I am fortunate to be able to accompany the project with a new perspective, slow, careful and meaningful, delving into the story instead of just stopping at the surface. Each work trip is a time for me to learn more, when I get to meet teachers who teach autistic children, listen and understand more about them. I hope the project can contribute to raising the community's attention to this issue," he shared.
Photographer Hai Thanh with the work Touch
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The community organization Em Duoc Quyen Dac Bieu - the project organizer aims at educational activities, multimedia art exhibitions, community workshops, sharing forums, digital media materials to increase empathy, reduce prejudice, promote supportive policies and nurture connections for families with autistic children. According to Ms. Cam Tho, project manager, the photographers participate as a non-profit project, without remuneration.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trien-lam-pho-thinh-lang-goc-nhin-em-duoc-quyen-dac-biet-ve-tre-tu-ky-18525120712374884.htm
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