Play Diaries

By Thaddeus Chew, Extraordinary People Limited

Thaddeus reflects on play activities that shaped his journey, capturing both joyful and challenging moments across these vivid panels. From struggling to accept a falling kite to gaining confidence riding a bicycle, and from difficulty sitting through a performance to enjoying a full musical, each scene marks a step forward. These moments tell a story of years filled with perseverance, effort, small tears, and meaningful achievement. Every experience, whether easy or hard, became a stepping stone that helped him grow, learn, and discover his own strengths.

About

Thaddeus is an artist with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who has been fascinated by dinosaurs and animals from a young age. A home whiteboard originally used for schoolwork became his daily drawing space, where he developed his interest in sketching. Drawing gave him calm and focus, gradually becoming an important form of expression. His practice has since evolved into detailed illustrations of real and mythical creatures, reflecting curiosity, imagination and sustained creative dedication.

SKU: EOP-021
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions (WxH): 75cm x 75cm