Why a Malaysian mother is sharing her late epileptic artist daughter's work online


Moi (left) hopes Lee’s story will inspire others to see people with disabilities as creative and capable. Photos: Instagram/Artistjanetlee

Art was an important part of Janet Lee’s life as she lived with epilepsy and an intellectual disability.

As her mother, Joyce Moi noticed her youngest daughter’s love for art from a very young age, and encouraged her to pursue it.

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