Title: The Art of Aphasia Author: Laura Thompson Category: Open Entrant - Documentary Year: 2019 Location: NSW
Viewer Comments
Emily Kaye from Exmoor United Kingdom posted on 7 Aug 2019 4:29:35 AM Wow Al You are truly amazing inspiring and an absolute legendVic always keeps me up to date with your news. Stay well and happy.Emily.xx.
Penny Lawson from Bottreaux Mill South Molt United Kingdom posted on 20 Jul 2019 9:35:57 PM Met Alistair once a few years ago at his Sister Vic's house. Wonderful artist. Amongst the negativity of the world and the new stories this is so inspiring. How a man can take such a challenge and then use it to inspire help others. Alistair makes me feel very humble and grateful - for what I have today my home my family my health. He makes me aware this could all change tomorrow and if so I hope and pray i can rise to the .challenge and go on to help others and live a life of deep meaning. Thank you for this film
Amanda McPherson from Melbourne Australia posted on 11 Jul 2019 2:12:03 PM Exceptional Man An amazing project.
Michelle Michelle from Eastgardens Australia posted on 9 Jul 2019 10:04:27 AM This is a spectacular short film so positive and gives so much hope. Keep spreading the high vibes Laura
Patty Govender from Auckland New Zealand posted on 4 Jul 2019 7:35:34 AM We need to hear the voices of more people with aphasia. There is so much we can learn from them not only about communication but also about courange persevereance and reminding us to stay positive and follow what gives us joy.Well done on a heartwarming and inspirational video
Miemie Croeser from Sydney Australia posted on 3 Jul 2019 1:09:43 AM So inspiring. Another mesns of expression
Janet Baker from Randwick Australia posted on 2 Jul 2019 10:48:13 AM What an inspirational story for us all. Brilliant to hear you Alistair explaining what the experience of aphasia has been for you and how you have resolved to find creative ways to keep communicating even at those times when it might have been difficult to find the right words. I found this very moving and most helpful for people suffering from aphasia for their families and for speech pathologists like myself who strive to find ways to help our clients to find their voice again - one way or another. Congratulations on a wonderful project and film.
Justina Baky from Westmead Australia posted on 2 Jul 2019 10:30:22 AM Thank you for the inspiring video
Hazel Lee-Tan from Cambewarra Australia posted on 2 Jul 2019 8:22:23 AM So proud of my sisters brother-in-law Alistair who is overcoming his stroke seizures aphasia with his positivity love of art. Kudos to my sister his brother Nick in Australia his supportive sisters in the U.K.This film doesnt quite capture the harrowing journey of illnesses amazing recovery Al our family have been going through.Paint ON Al..
Francisca Cheong-Parsons from Kensington Australia posted on 26 Jun 2019 1:49:08 PM Oh Al You have always been out there with your original amazing paintings of nature surroundings of anything and everything really........ and generous in gifting of your postcard paintings. Taking the opportunity now to -Thank you for your beautiful gift of paintings.To continue with your passion and love of painting to enthuse others with Aphasia is infectiously inspiring. Keep on keeping on Al- your positive hope infused painting classes focused on creativity will always be very beneficial to all.
Libby Clark from Albury Australia posted on 25 Jun 2019 8:36:04 PM What a great insight into the power of art to provide a different means of expression and to motivate you Alistair to share your love of art with others. Your story about the bank really described the impact of aphasia on people very clearly...and ik loved the way your words were interspersed with text - nice editing Laura. I hope that the experience has enriched both of your lives...and I hope we see many more such stories
Casey Gardiner from Tweed Heads Australia posted on 25 Jun 2019 4:35:45 PM Fantastic video and a wonderful example of never giving up and inspiring others through something you love
Douglas Steed from Woy Woy Australia posted on 24 Jun 2019 10:07:51 PM Good on you Alistair. Great to see and hear you again and glad to see your intelligence doesnt seem to be impacted on. Tight lines.
Kath McLean from Bondi Australia posted on 24 Jun 2019 8:57:43 PM Very inspiring. Xk
shauna seccombe from sydney Australia posted on 24 Jun 2019 7:32:52 PM Wonderful Alastair you are great to bring so much joy to others and help them feel good about themselves.
Nicky Bakonyi from Vaucluse Australia posted on 24 Jun 2019 6:39:31 PM Well done Alistair for inspiring those in your art class to create paintings which they would never have thought possible. Learning what it is like for Alistair and Sonya to have aphasia reminds us to slow down and even more importantly to treat people with aphasia with the utmost respect..Congratulations also to Laura the film maker for this wonderful film.It was inspirational to see how getting involved as a group leader has helped Alistair feel empowered again.When words dont come easily being able to express oneself in art and encouraging others to do likewise can be life changing.
Andrew Learmont from FRESHWATER Australia posted on 24 Jun 2019 5:54:16 PM Bravo Bravo Alistair. I treasure the wee paintings you did for us of Bouc Bel Air. Great to see you teaching and sharing your positivity with us. Keep up the terrific work. Andrew Tracey
William Elizabeth Peck from Cooktown Australia posted on 24 Jun 2019 7:00:17 AM Well done Alistair. Both interesting and inspirational.Keep up the good work
Gilly Brown from Nr Grantham Lincs United Kingdom posted on 23 Jun 2019 2:33:06 AM Very moving inspirational well done to all concerned especially Alistair who spoke so well gives hope to all who are suffering.
Diane Murray from BALMAIN EAST Australia posted on 22 Jun 2019 10:18:29 PM Hi Alistair - I love that you have taken time to put this together. i didn't know what Aspasia was - I'd never heard the term and yet i know i have seen this in other people who have had similar conditions to yours. I'm a true believer that art is a conduit for creativity and creativity to me is the basis of all healing. I loved watching this and i'm so pleased that your condition has improved - you look terrific - congratulations on another success
Jenny Mcnamara from Maroubra Australia posted on 22 Jun 2019 9:18:34 PM Congratulations Laura on your empathetic video giving insight into how stroke victims struggle with communication. Alistair was inspiring articulate.
Tim N from Erskineville Australia posted on 21 Jun 2019 4:19:58 PM Incredibly moving film and a great way to learn about aphasia a condition which doesn't get a lot of publicity. Well done to Alistair Sonja the class painters and the fabulous speech pathologist and filmmaker Laura Thompson
Robyn Colley from Orange NSW 2800 Australia posted on 21 Jun 2019 10:38:23 AM Wow Alistair...first of all you look fantastic.. Your message and attitude is inspiring... there are many ways to communicate - sharing your artistic skills with others brings to light pathways through painting...well done everyone...
Peter Kingma from NSW Australia posted on 21 Jun 2019 10:19:15 AM I was really moved by this. It made me reflect on the challenges around communication disabilities and the real importance of the therapies you and the team provide for our community thank you Laura
Rebecca Scales from London United Kingdom posted on 21 Jun 2019 3:58:36 AM You are amazing this is beautiful and you chose such a wonderful cast So heartfelt and easy to understand for us novices
Vic Galler from Dulverton Somerset United Kingdom posted on 20 Jun 2019 11:04:39 PM I am so moved and inspired by this - it really helps to clarify the issues around aphasia.
Vincent Thompson from grantham United Kingdom posted on 20 Jun 2019 8:05:26 PM What an Inspirational Video well done.
jacqui robertson from woollahra Australia posted on 20 Jun 2019 2:45:35 PM What are lovely surprise to see that film and a great intiative .
Cathy Taylor from Queens Park Australia posted on 20 Jun 2019 11:41:09 AM So inspiring Wonderful that this story has a focus on Ability as opposed to disability
Georgia Ellis from Waverley Australia posted on 20 Jun 2019 10:45:29 AM Excellent Well done Laura. A great insight into the lived experience of aphasia