New exhibition explores gaming through the eyes of artists with disabilities * Brooklyn Paper
Briefly

The Video Game Superstars of the Past, Present, and Future exhibition at the Summertime Gallery highlighted the creative talents of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported by YAI Arts & Culture. Founded in 1957, YAI aims to promote independence and personal growth. The exhibition allowed participants like Jimmy Tucker to express their love for video games, blending themes with personal artistic styles. The event emphasized the professional art studio environment provided by YAI, offering artists both a creative outlet and a means to earn from their work.
I mean, we're passionate about all the themes, but this one in particular really, I think, spoke to a lot of people,
When you put on a reality helmet, you're seeing something that kind of looks real, but it's not. When I make the picture[s], it's like, I could be in that world, even if it's not real.
It's a true professional studio. Not an art class or art therapy but a real place for artists to work and get paid for their work.
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