Book Details
Artism: The Art of Autism offers an incredible glimpse into the imaginative world of people on the autism spectrum. With 54 artists from around the world representing all ages, the book shows that autism has no boundaries and manifests differently in each person diagnosed. At once inspiring and myth defying, the art spans a range of emotion and subject material. This is a must read for those who are interested in the creative potential of the human mind.
The book is 144 pages, Hard copy with dust jacket, 12 x 9 inches with 218 full-color illustrations and 4 essays by experts in the field. Priced at $34.95 this book makes a perfect gift for someone to display on their coffee table.
Inside Artism: The Art of Autism
“As you look at the pages in this beautiful book, I hope you will ponder this question: when is an artist simply an artist, and when is an artist a person with a disability?” Keri Bowers, Preface
“Because our children and adults with autism have the unique ability to focus on intense interests, they are able to perfect their skills. …. They actually can become the art.” Karen Simmons, Introduction
“As I compiled Artism: The Art of Autism, I realized the book is a wonderful tool to help dispel mainstream myths about people with autism.” Debra Hosseini, Why the Art of Autism?
“Art gives us … a greater appreciation of what it is to be human.” Stephen Shore, Art as Being for People on the Spectrum
“The fact many of these artists have not had formal training does not disqualify them from being ‘insiders;’ rather it makes their work all more spectacular.” Darold Treffert, M.D., The Artist with Autism: a Very Special Person
“Autism … is exceptional because it continually eludes our definitions, expectations, and treatments, but also because it offers a chance for us to glimpse an awe-filled vision of the world that might otherwise pass us by.” Colin Zimbleman, At Society’s Growing Edge
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I review books for Examiner.com & other publications. I am currently preparing a review of this important book for all three. I find it full of stunning art and insightful information about autism. Reading it & viewing the art has been a valuable learning experience. I recommend it to others. The first review will be posted on my Examiner pages (http://www.examiner.com/literature-in-los-angeles/ken-fermoyle) in a day or two.
My review of Artism is now posted in the current print & online versions of Valley Scene Magazine. Webite for VSM is”
http>//www.valleyscenemagazine.com
I also have cover story on Wacky Inventions in same issue. Some are hilarious.
My granddaughter is 11 yr. old. She has tried to draw many times and gets frutrated that it doesn’t look like what she was seeing. I cannot explain to her that what she sees does not have to look like the other. I thought if she could look at others works, maybe, she would keep trying.
The book is wonderful and reflects a “spectrum” of art. I am so grateful to be part of it. I invite all the artists to contact me if they are interested in exhibiting in our new gallery that is opening July 1st in Lee, Massachusetts (the bershires). The Good Purpose Gallery is featuring Asperger’s art. Congratulations on a great book!
sincerely, michael