Handicapped Art

Studio 18 has hit upon an interesting premise for an art exhibit: It's taken works from 40 regional artists, including two New Times Best Of winners, and hung them side by side with reinterpretations of those works by the mentally handicapped, people with autism, cerebral palsy, and other such disorders...

By Penn Bullock

August 4, 2011

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Studio 18 has hit upon an interesting premise for an art exhibit: It's taken works from 40 regional artists, including two New Times Best Of winners, and hung them side by side with reinterpretations of those works by the mentally handicapped, people with autism, cerebral palsy, and other such disorders. How did they see the art? Are their handicaps reflected in their re-creations? What are they capable of artistically despite their disabilities?

The Sincerity Project runs through September 30 at Studio 18 (1101 Poinciana Drive, Hollywood). Admission is free. Call 954-961-6067, or visit ppines.com.
Fri., Aug. 5, 7 p.m.; Thu., Sept. 29, 2011

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