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Guided by our art educators Fanny, Margaux, and Julien, students aged 4 to 6 from Marguerite-Bourgeoys School who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder helped create two immersive artworks for their sensory rooms.
This project emerged from a brainstorming session centered on simple, evocative questions—“What’s your favorite season? If you were an animal, where would you live?” Designed with and for the children, these works invite them to immerse themselves in a sensory world where nature and the aquatic realm converge.
Fanny, drawing inspiration from the imagination of young students with ASD, has created a mural that celebrates their favorite season: summer. It showcases their abundant ideas—a sun reflecting on the St. Lawrence River, lush nature, as well as parrots, fish, and butterflies flying freely. The textures of the mountainous section, as well as the rocks and flowers, were created by the kindergarten children, who were able to give free rein to their creativity.
Margaux designed a sensory mural conceived as a transitional tool, guiding the shift from agitation to calm through a gentle, continuous visual path. The waves gradually transform into mountains, illustrating the transition from movement to stability. The shapes, drawn from the children’s imagination, are inspired by rhythm and breathing. The balance between warm and cool colors evokes a sense of security and calm.
