ASP Celebrates Opening of "Resonance: Bridging the Past to the Future" Art Exhibit

Representatives of the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) attended the opening of "Resonance: Bridging the Past to the Future," an art exhibit by renowned Filipino visual artist and humanitarian Baldwin Kho, affectionately known as Teacher Baldwin. The three-day exhibit, running from July 29 to 31 at the Kaisa Heritage Center of Bahay Tsinoy in Intramuros, Manila, showcases not only Teacher Baldwin's artworks but also those of his teachers and students from the Center for Developmental Arts Manila (CDAM). The exhibit also highlights the talents of budding artists on the autism spectrum mentored at CDAM.

ASP representatives with Teacher Baldwin Kho during the opening of
"Resonance: Bridging the Past to the Future," art exhibit

Teacher Baldwin, a dedicated supporter of the Autism Society Philippines, has organized numerous art events for ASP members, including online workshops during the COVID-19 lockdown. He expressed his admiration for ASP mothers, who remind him of his own mother, as she supported him through his journey with epilepsy. One of the featured paintings in the "Resonance" exhibit, "Pagmamahal ng Isang Ina," was inspired by the long green gown worn by ASP Chair Emerita Dang Koe during the online Angels Walk in 2021. This piece serves as a tribute to all mothers raising children on the autism spectrum and with other disabilities.

(from left to right) ASP Past President Jan Peña, ASP Board Treasurer Evelyn Go, ASP Chair Emerita Dang Koe, adult on the spectrum: Gio and Muneer, NORFIL Executive Director Ranil Sorongon and Teacher My Sorongon

The opening program commenced with ASP self-advocate Rheyn Garcia singing the national anthem. The event was graced by notable attendees, including ASP Chair Emerita Dang Koe, Board Treasurer Evelyn Go, Past President Jan Peña, and NORFIL Executive Director Ranil Sorongon, alongside other distinguished Filipino-Chinese guests.

ASP self-advocate, Rheyn Garcia, sang the national anthem