Filmmaker Dennis Connors and Alex at BIFFMA
As you probably know by now, Alex’s autism severely inhibits his speech. He is able to verbalize nouns related to things that he wants/needs, but has very few sentences. His newest: “I’m a movie star.”
Among the most common questions that Steve and I are asked is whether Alex is aware of all the attention he and his art are receiving, and whether he enjoys it. The answer is a resounding “yes” on both counts. At his exhibitions, Alex commonly stands at a strategic (more…)
