I was in Hong Kong recently, speaking on Autism and Neurodiversity. An amazing week. Hope to see you again soon, Hong Kong!
(For enquiries on speaking engagements, please email: dawnjoy@mac.com)
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Space of Mind – Interview
I was interviewed by Chloe Watson in this new magazine, Runway – Australian Experimental Art. Thank you, Chloe!
Space of Mind: An Interview with Dawn-joy Leong
“For autistic artist-researcher Dawn-Joy Leong, spaces are vividly coloured by scent, sound, sight and touch — sometimes overwhelming, even disgusting, at other times relaxing, harmonious, or gloriously amplified. Leong explores her heightened sensory experiences of the world through her art and writing, encouraging her audiences to engage with their own sensoriums, at the same time opening up avenues of empathy and communication between ‘neurodiverse’ and ‘neurotypical’”
On the Red Dot – autism
Lucy and I were featured on Mediacorp’s Channel 5 – On the Red Dot – last week, 21 July 2017. The programme was about autism in Singapore.
The full programme is at the Toggle site – though I am told that people outside of Singapore may not be able to access the site. Here is the link anyway.
A written article on the programme can be accessed via this link.
For friends wanting a ‘preview’ of my upcoming installation, Clement Space in the City (2017), do check out the videos!
Thank you, The BIG Anxiety Festival, for allowing the preview of my installation; and Moriya Diamond, for letting us use your space and providing such a wonderful teatime spread afterwards!
Dawn-joy Leong 