The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in collaboration with Pravritti Trust, is set to present an art exhibition titled "Expression of Silence," featuring the works of Amritansh, a remarkable non-verbal, outsider neurodiverse artist. The exhibition will be held at the Bihar Museum in Patna, opening on August 10, 2024, at 12:30 PM, and concluding on August 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

"Expression of Silence" extends the exploration of themes from "Colours of Silence," which marked his international debut in the Republic of South Korea. Building on the themes of "Colours of Silence," the exhibition renders unique perspectives on the expressive potential of nonverbal communication through art. Smt. Tavishi Behal Pandey, Regional Director/ Officer of ICCR for Bihar and Jharkhand, along with Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General of Bihar Museum, have played a crucial role in making this event possible. This art exhibition will showcase the work of Amritansh, a young artist with autism, who uses a diverse range of materials—from watercolors to acrylics and from paper to canvas —to convey his moods and emotions in a powerful, silent dialogue with viewers. The exhibition will be hosted in the serene classroom section of the Bihar Museum, with an entry fee of 100 INR for Indians and 500 INR for foreigners.

In line with Pravritti Trust's initiative to support self-expression through various forms, Amritansh is the exclusive artist featured in this exhibition. This 16-year-old prodigy has successfully had several solo and group exhibitions, with his journey commencing in 2018 with the exhibition ‘Views from Planet Autism’. This was soon followed by a stream of events starting with his debut solo show, "Awesomism Autism," held in Patna on World Autism Awareness Day in 2022 organized by Action For Autism (ASA) and later followed by another exhibition of the same name in Gurugram.

This multi- faceted virtuoso has been lauded by several distinguished figures, including Han Jun Ho, a Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. His distinctive color palette, which powerfully evokes emotions through the silent language of art, will be prominently featured once again. This exhibition will showcase each piece as even more unique than before, with a broader and more varied spectrum of vibrant colors, adding depth and richness to his already compelling work.

Ultimately, the aim of "Expression of Silence" is to underscore the profound message that every life is valuable and that every individual deserves the opportunity to realize their fullest potential.

The writer is a student of BA Journalism and Psychology at St. Joseph's University.