Autism artist Danial Kushairi illuminates canvas with expressive colours


Danial Kushairi, an artist whose canvas transcends the barriers of verbal communication, poses with an artwork in his home in Shah Alam. Diagnosed as autistic, Danial’s journey into the world of art began in his late teens, a revelation that transformed not only his life but also the perception of those around him. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

In a world often measured by words, there exists a realm where silence speaks volumes, where colours and strokes narrate tales untold.

Meet Danial Kushairi, a Malaysian artist whose canvas transcends the barriers of verbal communication, and weaves stories of beauty and emotion through art. Diagnosed as autistic, Danial’s journey into the world of art began in his late teens, a revelation that transformed not only his life but also the perception of those around him.

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