Jonathan Lerman facts for kids
Jonathan Lerman (born 1987) is an American artist. He is known as an autistic savant. This means he has autism but also amazing special abilities. Jonathan creates unique art. He was born in Queens, New York. He now lives in Vestal, New York.
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Jonathan's Early Life and Art
Jonathan was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old. Before that, he started to become very quiet at age two. When he was 10 years old, his artistic talent appeared. He began drawing faces using charcoal. These faces were of people he knew and also people he imagined.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Jonathan's art quickly gained attention. In 1999, he had his very own art show. This show was at the KS Art gallery in New York City. Since then, his artwork has been shown in many places. He has had his own exhibitions. He has also shown his art alongside other artists. Jonathan was even featured on the MTV television show True Life. The episode was called "True Life: I Have Autism." It shared his story as an autistic savant.
Books About Jonathan
- George Braziller. Jonathan Lerman: The Drawings of a Boy with Autism (2002)
More About Jonathan Lerman
- See some of his art from an exhibition at KS Art
- Watch a documentary about Jonathan Lerman called "Portraits of Emotion: The Story of an Autistic Savant"
See also
In Spanish: Jonathan Lerman para niños
