Manzil - Creativity at it's best
Drawing and painting projects are perfect for children who have trouble expressing themselves verbally, whether the child has a speech issue or hearing impaired and doesn't communicate well vocally. Drawing and painting allows these children to bring their feelings out visually, which improves their artistic ability as well as their communication skills. Drawing and painting is often a good way to get children to express themselves on their own terms.
We at Manzil are so glad that our art activities have nurtured the development of cognitive and motor skills of our students. Art is also a great sensory experience! Messes aside, this activity has given our students the opportunity to work with several different kinds of materials that can stimulate the senses.
The parents are often surprised to know that a piece of paper or canvas that their child just scribbled or painted on, is so valuable.
Manzil Art Collection
The student’s creative endeavors were so amazing that we at Manzil decided to use Art to introduce our students to the UAE public in the form of an annual art collection. The very first collection of 2006 comprised 32 pictures (on canvas) by every student at the center.
The collection was extremely well received by the public and is now a regular annual feature. Each collection is based on a unique theme.
The 2006 collection was titled ‘Ki-I Did It, in 2008 ‘Flora & Fauna’ series received many accolades, ‘Midas Touch’ 2009 series comprises 48 most amazing pieces, each unique with its own distinctive style.
Each piece of artwork is done by the student alone and at the center. Students are encouraged to title their own piece and to dictate or write a comment about their artistic creation and about themselves. Minimal guidance or direction is provided by the teaching staff.
What started as a therapy class has now burgeoned into art collections and we at Manzil together with our supporters conduct art auctions and take special customized orders for greeting cards, images on mugs, place mats, T-shirts etc. In addition our large canvases adorn the walls of corporate offices and people’s homes.
