Art By Johnny

Johnny Carroll-Pell is a young artist from Brighton who is severely autistic. This book contains 100 pictures celebrating his art, and several further exhibitions are planned around the country. His paintings and photos are selected by his parents, Henry Normal and Angela Pell, who have written a book about bringing him up called A Normal Family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 70 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2018
Publisher: Flapjack Press

Johnny Carroll-Pell is a young artist from Brighton who is diagnosed as severely autistic. Despite facing challenges with verbal communication, he has found a profound means of expression through painting. To commemorate the first major exhibition of his artwork at the Phoenix Art Gallery in Brighton, this book showcases 100 captivating pictures that celebrate his art. The title mirrors his popular Facebook page, "Art By Johnny," and reflects the numerous exhibitions planned across the country. The paintings and photographs featured here have been carefully selected by Johnny's parents, Henry Normal and Angela Pell, who have written a heartfelt book titled "A Normal Family" about their journey raising him. In addition to his artistic achievements, Johnny has been the subject of several BBC Radio 4 shows, a couple of poetry books authored by his father, and the inspiration behind the film "Snow Cake," written by his mother. Edited by Henry Normal, this book offers a glimpse into the world of Johnny Carroll-Pell, showcasing his remarkable talent and the joy and awe his paintings evoke. It serves as a testament to the boundless creativity and emotional depth that individuals with autism can possess, challenging misconceptions and shedding light on the beauty they can create.

Johnny Carroll-Pell is a young artist from Brighton who is diagnosed as severely autistic. Despite facing challenges with verbal communication, he has found a profound means of expression through painting. To commemorate the first major exhibition of his artwork at the Phoenix Art Gallery in Brighton, this book showcases 100 captivating pictures that celebrate his art. The title mirrors his popular Facebook page, "Art By Johnny," and reflects the numerous exhibitions planned across the country. The paintings and photographs featured here have been carefully selected by Johnny's parents, Henry Normal and Angela Pell, who have written a heartfelt book titled "A Normal Family" about their journey raising him. In addition to his artistic achievements, Johnny has been the subject of several BBC Radio 4 shows, a couple of poetry books authored by his father, and the inspiration behind the film "Snow Cake," written by his mother. Edited by Henry Normal, this book offers a glimpse into the world of Johnny Carroll-Pell, showcasing his remarkable talent and the joy and awe his paintings evoke. It serves as a testament to the boundless creativity and emotional depth that individuals with autism can possess, challenging misconceptions and shedding light on the beauty they can create.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780995501294