In everyday life, many things become commonplace to us. We walk by trees and fields and flowers and streams and often just ignore them. They blend into the background. In fact, they often literally are the background to everything else we do in life.
Unfortunately, that means we don’t appreciate their beauty as much as we should.
This isn’t the case with autism art.
An autistic artist highlights the splendor of the world and shows the viewer that there is so much beauty in the things we consider ordinary. They take aspects of life that others may ignore and highlight them, creating artwork that no one else has ever conceived or considered. It is truly wonderful to see what an artist can do when they are encouraged to create freely and openly.
It’s even more than that. For some people with autism, art may be the only outlet that lets them express their feelings, views, and voice. It can be tough for someone with autism to communicate effectively with those around them. This can be frustrating for them and their loved ones, who want to form stronger bonds and build greater connections.
This is where the power of art is so magnificent. An autistic artist who may have difficulty making their feelings, thoughts, and needs known through words, can comfortably do so through their artwork.
Everyone deserves to feel seen and heard. At the House of Shine, we value using art as a voice, especially when verbalizing is a challenge. Not only does art give a person with autism the opportunity to express themselves and share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas with those around them, but it is an opportunity to bond as well.
No matter what language you speak or where you live, art is art. The colors, patterns, designs, and feelings of art are a universal language. When someone looks at a piece of artwork, it allows them to feel something. They may not all feel the same thing as everyone else who sees it, of course, but they will feel something. That’s powerful.
By creating art, people like Ally are able to express their own emotions, and stir up emotions in others as well. This builds a deeper and more meaningful connection between the artist and the person viewing the art.
It’s an incredible way to bond without saying a word!
Art lets you see the world through someone else’s eyes. Even though you may not really notice a group of trees or a garden every day on your way to work, an artist—especially an artist with autism—will take the time to appreciate that beauty and reproduce it in their artwork. What makes this art so powerful is that they will recreate the earth as they see it.
Through artwork, we have a chance to view the world the way someone else does.
What stands out to Ally as she creates art isn’t the same as what anyone else notices. It can be very emotional to see what she creates and what means the most to her. Her art comes from a place of love, a place of exploration, and a place of deep interest. She then turns these feelings into her artwork, displaying them for all to see.
This is a unique opportunity that doesn’t present itself often, especially for those who have autism. It can be isolating to feel like no one understands you and how you perceive the world. It can make you feel like no one else is there for you and that you are all alone. No one wants to be alone. No one wants to feel isolated. We all want to form connections with others and give our loved ones the chance to see what matters to us and what means the most to us.
Ally does this through her artwork and she does so with an unfiltered approach. It is an honest and open process that results in art that she is proud of. I can see the joy inside her as she works on a piece of art, bringing her recollections, experiences, and thoughts to life. She feels safe, comfortable, and connected to those around her while she works and her art helps her strengthen her emotional bonds with her loved ones.
Embracing and experiencing a person’s artwork is a beautiful way to encourage your autistic loved one to express themselves and a powerful way to connect with them. Visit our shop today to shop Ally’s Artwork!
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