In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, the United Nations will host Perceptions of Sentience, a group exhibition featuring the works of 24 neurodiverse artists. Curated to spark dialogue around mental health and unconventional expressions of environmental awareness, the exhibition includes J.A.’s painting Second Movement. Notably, J.A.’s artwork Victory was previously selected…
Explore a Group Showcase of Filipino Canadian Artists with J.A. Tan at “Pagtitipon – A Gathering” in Vancouver! J.A. Tan is thrilled to announce his participation in the upcoming “Pagtitipon – A Gathering” fine art exhibition. This event will take place from July 30 to August 5, 2024, at the Yaletown Roundhouse Arts and Recreation…
In the vibrant tapestry of the art world, few stories resonate as profoundly as that of J.A. Tan, an artist whose boundless creativity transcends boundaries, both geographical and artistic. Hailing from the Philippines, Tan embarked on his artistic odyssey in 2006, finding his muse amidst the bustling streets of Vancouver. Graduating from the esteemed halls…
In the world of wine, labels are not only a way to identify a particular bottle, but they also convey the winemaker’s story and the philosophy behind their wines. The story behind Italian winemaker Monteocorneo 570’s Albe wine goes all the way to the Philippines! That’s right for their newly-released Greccheto Passito dessert wine, they…
Vancouver, BC – The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is proud to present the exhibit “Mindscapes,” by J.A. Tan, a talented Filipino-Canadian artist with autism. The exhibit features a collection of J.A. Tan’s paintings, showcasing his unique perspective on landscapes and abstract art, mostly inspired by local Vancouver locations and trips to the Philippines. His…
“All Without Words” is the musical journey of a parent raising a non-verbal child with autism. The theme on which eleven trumpet jazz-concerto variations are based is built around the spontaneous singing of the composer’s son—it is the actual voice of the child, set as a melody and played by the trumpet, accompanied by an…
Filipino Canadian Neurodivergent Artist J.A. Tan holds an art exhibit featuring his latest landscape paintings at Melo Patisserie, a popular cafe in the hip and cool neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant in Vancouver, BC. A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTIST I have always loved nature. Wherever and whenever I am able to go to a place surrounded…
Classical musicians from Central Washington University (CWU) invited artists with autism to collaborate on a unique concert. Composers used paintings to inspire their creations. The concert series was called “Sound Paintings” and was presented by CWU’s Piano, Composition, and Percussion studios in collaboration with autistic artists from “The Art of Autism.” J.A.’s painting “Third Movement”…
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The colorful abstract paintings of J.A. Tan translate beautifully to fabric and we have partnered with various online retailers to produce unique wearable art designs from scarves to t-shirts and kimonos! While we build our online shop here on the Art of J.A. Tan, you can also order directly from one of our partners. Wearable…
The Art of J.A. Tan’s painting “Picasso Inspiration” was used as the book cover of author Dr. Ginny Russell’s “The Rise of Autism: Risk and Resistance in the Age of Diagnosis.” It is available on Amazon. Dr. Russell is a researcher at the University of Exeter Medical School & College of Social Science. She is…