Autistic teenager opens art exhibition
From the Echo, first published Thursday 2nd Oct 2003.
ART depicting the world through the eyes of an autistic teenager has gone on display in Dorchester.
Karim Shaban admits to having problems with maths and English but his talent for art has led to him having an exhibition at County Hall in Dorchester.
The 17-year-old, who come from Dorchester was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when he was just seven, and started drawing after finding it hard to express his feelings in words.
His talent for art was discovered by his sessional worker John Mann, who together with his art student daughter Victoria helped set up the exhibition.
"The more you look at the drawings the more you discover - look and you will begin to see the world through Karim's eyes," said Mr Mann.
Karim's exhibition is in the foyer of County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester from 9am to 5pm until Friday, when it closes at 3pm.
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