“Birds of Canada” paintings by Hope Flynn

Opening Aug 2, 6-9 pm
Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba
In-person at 102-329 Cumberland Avenue
And online at aanm.ca/online-exhibitions

Artist Statement
My art series “Birds of Canada” represents the vibrant and common birds that can be seen in Canada. These 20 birds are a personal reflection, as I was diagnosed with autism. My journey through communication began with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), a tool many people with autism use in speech therapy to describe words. I could not speak until I was four years old, and PECS symbols were my bridge to how to speak.