Seth Chwast was diagnosed with autism as a very young child, and lived for years in a world of roller coasters, haunted houses, and classical music. A dramatic change came in 2003, when at age 20 he took an oil painting class at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Seth, who rarely speaks, began describing his world in paint.

It turned out that he has an innate ability to mix colors and create amazing works of art that reflect his vision of his world and the world around him...

Seth Wins UN Postal Stamp Competition

On January 25th, 2012, Seth Chwast won a worldwide United Nations Competition!

 His art was selected to appear on a United Nations Postal Administration Stamp, to be launched on April 2nd, 2012 in recognition of World Autism Day. Now Seth, his family, and friends are invited to a ceremony at the United Nations, hosted by the Secretary General, and then to a dinner at the Bangladesh Embassy. Sethʼs art will be shown on April 2nd at the United Nations Plaza at a Strokes of Genius Benefit, curated by Dr. Rosa C. Martinez.

 

 

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