Meet the Artists
Original works by diffabled and neurodivergent children and teens from Singapore and Indonesia.
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Daya Pelita Kasih Center (DPK) is a Jakarta-based education center that has supported neurodivergent individuals — including those with autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities — since 2003. Through programs in arts, communication, vocational skills, and independent living, DPK has helped over 200 students discover their strengths and thrive alongside their communities. Students' artwork has been featured in exhibitions across Indonesia, including the Masagi ASEAN Disability Art Exhibition and UOB Heartbeat.
Aldi Al Radiyan
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Aldi is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. Cheerful and sociable, Aldi enjoys communicating and connecting with the people around him. His artwork is characterized by expressive lines that come together to form familiar objects and scenes from his surroun…
Armand Zohaib Riandani
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Armand is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with limited verbal communication. Curious and observant, Armand enjoys exploring and discovering the world around him. His artwork often features objects or cartoon characters, brought to life through precise lines and …
Baraka Karan
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Baraka is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with limited verbal communication. Cheerful and curious, Baraka enjoys exploring and discovering the world around him. His artwork often takes an abstract approach, where playful combinations of colors come together to c…
Bima Ariasena Adisoma
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Ari is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with limited verbal communication. His artwork is characterized by an abstract style, combining a variety of colors and expressive lines to create distinctive compositions. Ari's artistic journey has been showcased through …
Basmarrahman Daulat
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Basmarrahman Daulat is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with limited verbal communication. His artwork is characterized by intricate line patterns that form recognizable objects, which he then enhances with a thoughtful combination of colors. Through his detailed…
Diego Luister Berel
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Diego is an individual with Down Syndrome who communicates nonverbally. His paintings are characterized by an abstract style, combining a variety of colors and forms to create expressive compositions. Diego's artworks have been featured in various exhibitions, including The Holy …
Daya Olivia Korompis
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Daya is a neurodivergent individual that has a motor development challenge. Her artwork is characterized by the distinctive dotting technique, which she uses to create paintings of animals, flowers, plants, and her favorite fictional characters. With her unique artistic style and…
Darrel Fayyadh Maula
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Darrel is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who communicates verbally. His artwork often draws inspiration from the people, objects, and scenes around him, reimagined through his distinctive artistic style. By combining patterns, shapes, and forms, Darrel transfor…
Banu Gunattama
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Banu is a verbal individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a powerful imagination. His signature style is characterized by soft, abstract expressionism, often inspired by flowers and nature. Banu's bold brushstrokes, striking contrasts, and daring color choices bring a …
Sutan Wisanggeni Defraj Abilash Flaming
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Sutan is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who communicates nonverbally. Through his art, Sutan exploring and expressing himself by combining various expressive strokes, lines, and colors. Each artwork becomes a unique visual expression of his creativity, where mo…
Shawn Darwin Suryawijaya
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Shawn is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who communicates nonverbally. Through his art, Shawn explores and expresses himself by combining various expressive strokes, lines, and colors. Each artwork becomes a unique visual expression of his creativity, where move…
Wilson Luhur
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Wilson is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who brings his passion for realism to every artwork he creates. Known for his keen eye for detail, Wilson often captures his subjects with remarkable precision. He also explores pointillism techniques, adding texture and…
Oliver Wihardja
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Oliver Wihardja, affectionately known as Ollie, is a 24-year-old Indonesian artist on the autism spectrum. Diagnosed at the age of three and a half, he began painting at six years old as part of therapeutic development — a practice that soon evolved into a lifelong artistic vocat…
Isabella Sorini
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Bella is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who expresses her creativity through intricate patterns and playful compositions. She especially enjoys painting flowers and scenes inspired by nature, transforming familiar elements into colorful and expressive works of …
Muhammad Daryl Akhdan
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Daryl is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with limited verbal communication. Curious and exploratory, Daryl enjoys discovering and interacting with objects in his surroundings. His artwork often takes an abstract approach, featuring playful combinations of colors…
Mahatma Kenzie Nararya
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Kenzie is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who communicates nonverbally. Kenzie expresses himself through expressive strokes, textures, and colors. Each artwork becomes a visual language of its own, where gestures and colors come together to communicate beyond wo…
Mahesa Damar Sakti
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Mahesa is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who communicates nonverbally. Currently, Mahesa is exploring the possibilities of painting through various combinations of patterns, colors, and expressive lines, bringing them together to create artworks that feel beaut…
Seto Yudhonoto Purnomo
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Seto is an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who communicates nonverbally. His paintings feature a dynamic interplay of colorful strokes that come together to form abstract objects, inviting each viewer to interpret the artwork in their own unique way. Seto's distinc…
Dennis Prabawa
Daya Pelita Kasih Center
Dennis is a verbal individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who enjoys socializing and connecting with the people around him. His paintings are characterized by a realist-expressionist style, often depicting landscapes, architectural buildings, and living beings. Through hi…
Arts@Metta
Arts@Metta is a key initiative under the Metta Youth Employment Support Programme by Metta Welfare Association, established in 2007 to equip Metta School graduates with essential life skills. It provides comprehensive training and development in visual arts, empowering graduates with mild intellectual disabilities — with or without autism — to enhance their employability and career prospects. At Arts@Metta, youths with special needs are nurtured with the life skills necessary for greater independence, social inclusion, and meaningful contributions to the community.
Christine
Arts@Metta
Christine is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She enjoys painting and exploring different colour gradients in her artwork. She is very meticulous and pays close attention to detail. Christine is a kind and responsible person who takes pride in everything she does. She is …
Yan Min
Arts@Metta
Yan Min is diagnosed with Mild Intellectual Disability. She is passionate in dance and stage performance. Yan Min has walked on runways previously! Yan Min's artworks are typically brimming with rich colors. In her spare time, she enjoys drawings and experimenting with other form…
Fadhil
Arts@Metta
Fadhil is an artist at Arts@Metta and is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is a quiet observer who listens carefully and follows instructions well. He is passionate about manga and often spends his free time sketching.
Lenon
Arts@Metta
Lenon is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In his spare time, he enjoys looking after our office's plants and drawing turtles. His favourite food is chicken rice, and his favourite fruit is pineapple. He is kind, affectionate, and always willing to help others around him.
Jozie Keok
Arts@Metta
Jozie is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is kind and is always willing to assist anyone in need around her. She is also a huge fan of Mandarin classics! Jozie's paintings are filled with her unique vivid and vibrant colors. She enjoys experimenting with various mater…
Crystal Tay
Arts@Metta
Crystal Tay is a digital artist at Arts@Metta who loves creating cute, whimsical and magical artwork. She has a playful imagination and enjoys bringing her ideas to life through bright colours, charming characters and dreamy scenes. Crystal describes herself as a princess at hea…
Donovan Ho
Arts@Metta
Donovan Ho is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He is born with a charming personality and will greet everyone he sees. During his pastime, he enjoys watching TV and using social media platforms. Donovan enjoys incorporating shapes into his artwork, particularly round shapes. He is i…
Namira
Arts@Metta
Namira is an artist at Arts@Metta diagnosed with mild intellectual disability. She has a keen eye for patterns, precision and attention to detail, and listens carefully to instructions as a reliable team player. Through her batik paintings, Namira shares stories of creativity and…
Seah Chee Meng
Arts@Metta
Seah Chee Meng is an Arts@Metta alumnus who has been with us for 10 years. Passionate about art, Chee Meng takes great pride in his work and expresses his love for nature through his detailed paintings of orchids and plants. His dedication and perseverance reflect human resilienc…
Brenda Teo
Arts@Metta
Brenda Teo is an artist at Arts@Metta whose batik work celebrates nature and renewal, human resilience and symbolic imagery. Through careful batik processes and gentle colour palettes, she captures a quiet sense of hope, growth and transformation — a reminder that resilience can …
