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Chistophe Pillault
The Children's Center for Early Learning & Henry Gregg Gallery present:
Autistic Savant Artworks: Don't 'dis' the ability
A New York 2006 Art Exhibition Tour featuring the works of four internationally renowned artists.
What is savant syndrome? Savant Syndrome is a rare, but spectacular, condition in which persons with various developmental disorders, including autistic disorder, have astonishing islands of ability, brilliance or talent that stand in stark, markedly incongruous contrast to overall limitations. sponsored in part by the Children's Charitable Foundation
text by Dr. Darold Treffert, MD
Christophe Pillault: A Remarkable artist
Christophe Pillault (Olivet, France) was born in Iran in 1982. An autistic savant, he is unable to talk, walk or feed himself. He discovered painting, using his hands though unable to use his fingers functionally. He began painting in 1993. His capacities were discovered by his special education teacher and then encouraged by his mother. Christophe does not talk but expresses himself through his paintings.
A singular figure in art, he paints with his hands and uses acrylic on paper, canvas and cardboard.
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