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Jovan Ponnambalam 

Jovan is a young man who loves to communicate using paint and sculpture! When Jovan creates his art, he is also sharing a unique style of visual communication. Jovan has autism and art, a visual medium, enables him to better connect and to express himself in ways that are not possible with words. Art, for Jovan, is perhaps the only real means he has of being recognized for being Jovan, the individual, thinker, creator, and human being.

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Skylines Showpiece

Currently Jovan is showing this original artwork which sold at the Merchant Street Art Gallery Show. This is a multimedia project featuring Jovan’s signature brush strokes, felt, and yarn. We hope you enjoy this art piece.

 
Jovan was inspired to express his love of horses.

Jovan was inspired to express his love of horses.

Jovan makes Truffula trees by special order.

Jovan makes Truffula trees by special order.

This is an example of 3D art in which he create a mobile using ordinary materials and complimentary colors.

This is an example of 3D art in which he create a mobile using ordinary materials and complimentary colors.

 
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The gallery provides a safe environment to grow and explore, expand and express while being given supports that might otherwise be lacking in the greater community. The Individual’s success
is of fundamental importance. Regarding my son Jovan,
I have witnessed a growth in confidence, social awareness, friendships, communication, as well as his artistic ability. I see that the gallery is ...meet(ing) the needs of the autism community
at large in areas such as: experience for education providers; networking for families; and for people on the autism spectrum, an opportunity to grow no matter what their age or level of function. … “
— Chris Morse, Jovan's mother