Windows of Genius Artwork of the Prodigious Savant
This extraordinary exhibit first took place at the Windhover Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin from September 7 to October 12, 2007. Several online galleries of photos from this exhibit have already been posted. Click here to view some of these photos.
The exhibit provided a very rare opportunity to see paintings, drawings, sculptures and other art forms of various prodigious savants displayed in a single show. Text summaries of the background of these extraordinary artists provided an educational glimpse into the mind, as well as the world, of the prodigious savant. Additionally, video clips were used to further illustrate these prodigious abilities and skills of these extraordinary people.
Works from these internationally known persons were included: Gregory Blackstock, Alonzo Clemons, Temple Grandin, Jonathan Lerman, Catherine Mouet, Christophe Pillault, Gilles Trehin, Richard Wawro, George Widener, Stephen Wiltshire, Ping Lian Yeak and others. Ping Lian and Gregory Blackstock attended the exhibit in person.
The opening reception on September 7 included a lecture by Dr. Treffert on the prodigious savant, using video clips extensively, since savant syndrome is better seen than described. Throughout the month there were special educational opportunities for interested students and other groups.
