Father and Son Artist will be Featured at Jack Yacoubian Jewelers

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During April, National Autism Awareness Month, Jack Yacoubian Jewelers celebrates and honors the artistic creations of artists with autism. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder are gifted in the arts. Three of the featured artists, two visual, and one a performing musician, are young adults who have successfully honed their craft throughout their school years. Each has aged out or will shortly age out of their school services into the adult work world, seeking forms of employment and varying degrees of independence, including housing.

Being an artist and also growing up is challenging in our culture, let alone when an artist is navigating these life hurdles with a disability that affects communication, behavior, and social interactions. 

Yet, art bridges the world of disability through its beauty and ability to communicate from the heart of the artist and to the eyes and heart of the viewer. Art is a universal language.

As we get closer to the April Art Scene, we want to feature each of the artists who will be part of the installation at Jack Yacoubian Jewelers. SPENCERBDAYPARTY088_zpsd4ee0820_large

Father Jason Replogle has created and sold art for several years. His son, Spencer, now 9, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2011. Spencer became interested in “helping” his father. Given the danger of metal sculpting, Jason adapted his work to be inclusive of his son, creating a curious intimacy, enhanced communication, and effortless artistic expression between the two.  Jason builds the frames of their joint work, applies the resin and sculpts the work. Spencer supplies the mesmerizing fluid art portion by picking, mixing, pouring, and manipulating them.  The result in an integrated effort, symbolic of shared time, experience, and familial love.

A portion of the store’s exhibition commission will benefit the Nashville IDD Housing Group, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps prepare persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD) to live independently within a supportive community.

Be sure to visit Jack Yacoubian Jewelers located at 114 3rd Avenue South,Franklin. For more information visit Jack Yacoubian Jewelers website. 

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