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Contact: Estella Zavala or Susan Cergol, 225-6437
Posted on: February 26, 2002

Abram Puig, a freshman at Rincon High School, 421 N. Arcadia Blvd., will exhibit photographs demonstrating his unique vision as a person with autism from Feb. 28-March 5 at the Shane House Gallery, 218 S. Fourth Ave. An opening reception will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 2; otherwise, the gallery is open by appointment (629-0994).

The exhibit, titled "Initiate," showcases Puig’s love of pattern, detail and objects. In addition, the exhibit will include pictures and photographs used by Rincon High School teachers to communicate with students with autism, such as images of food, activities and people, as well as picture recipe books used to teach students to cook.

"Some of Abram’s photos feature doorways, basketball courts, and his feet — all from the unique perspective of a person with autism," explains teacher Eunice Werner. "Hopefully, his photography will become a lifelong endeavor."