Flying colors: the story of a remarkable group of artists and the transcendent power of art.Beacon Press This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. . 216p. c2002. 0-8070-3103-8. $17.00. SA The audiobook is reviewed in this issue of KLIATT. To quote from that review: "Ten years ago Tim Lefens ... met eight handicapped young people who were eager to try their hand (wheels, really) at creating modern art. By spreading acrylic acrylic, artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are thermoplastic (i.e., soften when heated, reharden upon cooling), have low moisture regain, are low in density, and can be made into bulky fabrics. gel on canvas on the floor, students could make pictures by driving their wheelchairs across the surface. Eventually the students were featured on "Eye on America" and had art exhibits all over the country ... The A.R.T. (Artistic Realization Techniques) program founded by Lefens is still providing an important outlet for handicapped children. Now children of four, five, and six can express themselves using lasers. Some use video camera, create music, and make sculptures. This book is the inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. story of the power of art to change lives." Janet Janet: see Clouet, Jean. JANET - Joint Academic NETwork Julian, Grafton, MA |
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