Fin-Tastic Mermaids #5
Mermaid tales can be used by autistic individuals to express their inner feelings as outsiders. The solitude and mystery surrounding mermaids can serve as a metaphor for the feelings of isolation and difference that many people with autism may experience. This one depicts turning humans into mermaids by removing the legs to attach the fins.
Audrey Angesti
Audrey Angesti, born in Jakarta in 2002, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of two. She began painting at six as a form of expression, which later became her language to communicate her inner world. Her work reflects her journey navigating sensory, mental, and emotional challenges. Inspired by artists like Yayoi Kusama and mermaid legends, Audrey creates vivid, expressive figurative art that challenges conventional beauty standards and conveys personal messages. Her art...