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A 6-year-old autistic child's view of the world: a sunny weekend spent with his mom at Yates Plaza selling carrot dumplings. 一个6岁自闭症孩子眼中的世界，一个阳光明媚的周末，陪妈妈一起在雅思广场卖萝卜饺子。

A realm filled with things I normally enjoy.

2017

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Every day, he digs into the ground, wanting to know what the Earth's core looks like. This painting represents his imagination of the Earth's core: the bottom layer of orange symbolizes magma churning, bursting with silver sparks.

He wants to see what is inside the Earth, so he watched some videos. Then he created this drawing by imagining. The drawing shows us that there is light and magma at the center of the Earth.

He likes volcanoes, and he draws every day. This one is a volcanic eruption imagined by him.

Whales swim freely in the blue sea. Jerry is very sensitive to sounds, so he probably longs for the noiseless underwater world.

In Jerry's World, he feels safe wearing a mask.

Although Jerry doesn't like to express himself, his world is a colorful one,just like this lotus painting.Although there is only one flower,Jerry used a lot of colors to describe it.

Red-roofed cottages cling to mist-wreathed peaks, emerald foliage cascading between rocky slopes, evoking an ethereal mountain sanctuary. Fan Wenchang (male, 24), an artist on the autism spectrum with minimal verbal communication, channels profound inner worlds through vibrant visual languages. His brush dances across unconventional mediums—paper, stone, bamboo, and wood—to create striking works marked by liquid linework, chromatic intensity, and primal emotional resonance. A multi-award winner in National Youth Art Competitions, his paintings pulse with untamed lyricism that transcends neurotypical frameworks. Currently mentors emerging artists as a teaching assistant, using visual codes to bridge cognitive divide.

Mirror-still waters hold inverted visions of saffron-walled homes, their fiery roofs blazing against jade-green woodlands in perfect symmetry. Fan Wenchang (male, 24), an artist on the autism spectrum with minimal verbal communication, channels profound inner worlds through vibrant visual languages. His brush dances across unconventional mediums—paper, stone, bamboo, and wood—to create striking works marked by liquid linework, chromatic intensity, and primal emotional resonance. A multi-award winner in National Youth Art Competitions, his paintings pulse with untamed lyricism that transcends neurotypical frameworks. Currently mentors emerging artists as a teaching assistant, using visual codes to bridge cognitive divide.

Earthy boats drift past muted cottages on velvet hills, their russet sails punctuated by sweeping gull wings in a harmony of movement and stillness. Fan Wenchang (male, 24), an artist on the autism spectrum with minimal verbal communication, channels profound inner worlds through vibrant visual languages. His brush dances across unconventional mediums—paper, stone, bamboo, and wood—to create striking works marked by liquid linework, chromatic intensity, and primal emotional resonance. A multi-award winner in National Youth Art Competitions, his paintings pulse with untamed lyricism that transcends neurotypical frameworks. Currently mentors emerging artists as a teaching assistant, using visual codes to bridge cognitive divide.

A arboreal monarch erupts in crimson-gold blossoms, its crown blazing against white. Fan Wenchang (male, 24), an artist on the autism spectrum with minimal verbal communication, channels profound inner worlds through vibrant visual languages. His brush dances across unconventional mediums—paper, stone, bamboo, and wood—to create striking works marked by liquid linework, chromatic intensity, and primal emotional resonance. A multi-award winner in National Youth Art Competitions, his paintings pulse with untamed lyricism that transcends neurotypical frameworks. Currently mentors emerging artists as a teaching assistant, using visual codes to bridge cognitive divide.

The ocean stretches out endlessly, and I’m just a tiny boat bobbing on its waves. The wind nudges me forward, the water sways beneath me. I don’t have a map, but I keep moving—because that’s what boats do, right?

Geese drift across the water, leaving soft ripples behind them. They don’t rush, don’t hesitate. Just steady, calm, sure.

The flowers bloom quietly under the sun, never asking for attention, never demanding applause. And yet, people stop to admire them.

A lobster is all claws and armor, built like a warrior of the sea.

The peacock stands still, waiting. Then, in one slow, deliberate movement, its feathers fan open—iridescent, hypnotic. For a moment, the world fades.

I don’t like war. I don’t understand why people fight. I just want everyone to stop, to sit down, to share food, to laugh. I wish the war in Ukraine would end. I wish the whole world could be peaceful.

Spring means blue skies, soft grass, and kites flying so high they almost disappear. My friends and I run, our strings tugging in the wind, our laughter floating up with the kites.

The phoenix is fire and flight, rebirth and fortune. Its feathers flash like embers in the wind. I want to paint it—not just to keep its beauty, but to keep its luck too.

The pomegranates split open, their ruby seeds glinting in the sun. Looking at them, I can’t help but smile too.

The garden is quiet, the kind of quiet that settles into your bones. The sun is warm on my face, the wind barely there. I close my eyes and let it all sink in.

A small bird flits through the air, wings quick, movements free. It dives, it soars, never hesitating.

In summer, the lotus flowers in the pond bloom. Pink petals and green leaves, like little umbrellas.

I like the movie 'Ne Zha' and his saying: 'I am the master of my own destiny.

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests has three blue round roofs, like the sky. It's the most famous building in the Temple of Heaven. Its round shape shows the old idea that the sky is round and the earth is square.

This poppy symbolises remembrance, hope, and the enduring spirit of Anzac Day.

Isla’s painting captures the quiet beauty of a snowing winter night, where the pine trees stand still beneath the glowing aurora. It shows her unique perspective on nature’s magic and the strength found in stillness.

Josh’s artwork reflects the liveliness and diversity of the small town he lives in, showcasing the harmony between urban life and nature. It captures his imaginative perspective on community and daily life.

Jianyu Chen, 20 years old, is a young man from the stars (autism). Reserved in speech but diligent in action, he has a passion for painting, music, and sports. Though not expressive with words, he conveys his thoughts and emotions through his artwork. He began learning to paint at the age of six, and his works are known for their vivid colors, bold shapes, and strong visual impact. After more than a decade of learning, he achieved his first commercial collaboration with his artwork on April 2, 2022, World Autism Awareness Day, marking the first time he transformed his passion for painting into a commercial endeavor.

A crowd gathers excitedly, their expressive faces hinting at a passing parade. A crowd in faded historical costumes gathers vividly, their expressive faces hinting at forgotten rituals.

Cheerful figures, brightly-colored clothes, and energy fill the air.

Colliding amber spheres and cobalt shards on a mottled terrain visually decode Laozi's cosmic principle: "Three creates all things."

The air hums with the electricity of celebration, where time bends and the world outside fades into an array of colour.

My world is as whimsical and lively as a fantasy city in a little monkey’s imagination. Bananas fill the sky, and rainbows stretch like slides. A mysterious train slowly makes its way toward an unknown world of plants. On the roads, uniquely shaped cars weave through every corner. A little fox lazily lies on the hillside, gazing up at the starry sky. Qin Shujian, 10 years old, enjoys singing, calligraphy, painting, and swimming.

The Monkey King is trapped under Five Finger Mountain, but his friends have come to see him! Their world is full of adventures and friendship. Zhang Jinjia, an 11-year-old boy in the second grade, is a special child who loves painting and dancing.

Winter is the season of snowmen! This snowman is wearing a scarf and smiling happily, as if welcoming winter with me.

This tiger lives in my world. It’s cool, a little funny, and full of surprises! Is it thinking about an adventure, or just staring at me? Maybe it wants to play!

Journey to the West is a magical adventure! The monkey king is soaring through the sky, while Tang Sanzang rides his white horse. Together, they set off on an exciting quest!

In my world, stories come to life! The crow holds a piece of cheese, but the clever fox is up to something. Will the crow fall for the trick this time?

Gong Xiaoyu sees her world as a vibrant and colorful place. It is filled with beauty, sunshine, and blooming flowers. In this bright and dazzling world, she grows up healthy and happy. Gong Xiaoyu, 6 years old, loves exploring the wonders of her colorful world.

Gong Xiaoyu sees her world as a vibrant and colorful place. It is filled with beauty, sunshine, and blooming flowers. In this bright and dazzling world, she grows up healthy and happy. Gong Xiaoyu, 6 years old, loves exploring the wonders of her colorful world.

Xu Zehao’s world is filled with warmth and wonder. An orange treehouse stands tall, with his favorite swing hanging beneath it. Parrots and little birds soar above, while fireworks—both thrilling and a little scary—light up the sky. A big tree holds his beloved number friends, and he enjoys snacks, fruits, and his dearest Abe Bei the little bee. On the hillside below the tree, his most treasured bicycle waits for him to ride every day. His mother calls him a little snail, following her, the big snail, as they slowly journey together. Xu Zehao, 9 years old, a first-grade student, a special child who loves to draw.

Wang Jiarui envisions a world that is endlessly wonderful and diverse. It has the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—along with flowers, grass, trees, rivers, lakes, and seas. In this world, fish, insects, birds, and beasts thrive, and people live freely. Wang Jiarui enjoys and embraces a life full of hope and freedom in this vibrant world. Wang Jiarui, 8 years old, loves painting and singing.

8 year-old Olive lives in a costal town in Australia. He loves Australia.

Olive captures Olive‘s anticipation of Christmas and Santa’s arrival.