Emirati
Expressions
The
Abu Dhabi Investment Company (Invest AD) and Artissima Art Gallery
have collaborated to showcase and support the artworks done by the
Abu Dhabi Autism Centre students in an exhibition called ‘Emirati
Impressions. The exhibition will be held from May 4th
to May 10th
at the North Entrance of the Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island.
Aurela
Cuku, Managing Partner, Artissima Gallery said, “The exhibition is
in line with our objective to bring art from all over the world as
well as art from all spectrums of society locally to the public.
Every piece has a story to tell and we are honoured to collaborate
with the Abu Dhabi Investment Company on this initiative.”
The
team at Invest AD further reiterated their resolve to promote and
support art of the students to encourage their craft and collaborate
with the Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special
Needs on initiatives relating to the development of young talent.
Invest AD supports is a proud supporter of Abu Dhabi Autism Center
and autistic students since 2012.
The
children are all Emirati both boys and girls from Abu Dhabi Autism
Center, which is operated under Zayed Higher Organisation. The
artwork, produced through art therapy class, aids children with
autism, but will not be for sale yet.
The
Abu Dhabi Autism Center was established in 2000 as a result of the
efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan Al Nanyan. The
center provides specialist services to around 50 students all
Emirati. The center provides different services such as: diagnosing
and assessment service, early intervention service, academic
education service, psychological and social counseling service,
vocational rehabilitation, and inclusion services.
Public
at the Galleria Mall can view the exhibition until the 10th
of May where the artworks can be appreciated.
