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Artist Profile: Laser Beak Man

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

A DOUBLE SHOT OF HAPPINESS

Laser Beak Man - A DOUBLE SHOT OF HAPPINESS

 

Tim Sharp is 23 years old and has Autism. Autism is a lifelong condition that is without a cure. It severely affects everyday life and it cruelly impacts the most on the ability to communicate and form relationships.

Tim was diagnosed with Autism when he was three years old. Such were Tim’s enormous difficulties that the doctor’s advice was “that the best thing to do was put him away and forget about him.” Rejecting the prognosis, intensive therapy began immediately and bravely Tim tried to overcome what was so terrifying and difficult for him.

Drawing was used as a way of helping Tim to communicate. At age 11 Tim invented Laser Beak Man who allows Tim to show the world his great sense of humour and intelligence as well as his quirky way of looking at life.

DON'T LEAVE ME

Laser Beak Man - DON'T LEAVE ME

Tim was the only Australian selected by a jury in the young adult drawing category for the VSA (Very Special Arts) Festival in Washington DC. Founded 30 years ago by Continue reading Artist Profile: Laser Beak Man