Autism awareness: Teen artist Wan Jamila finds her voice through art

Jamila has never received any formal training in sketching, drawing or painting. Instead, she slowly developed a distinctive personal style with intricate patterns and detail based on her own experiences and observations. Photo: The Star/Azlina Abdullah

“Her art is refreshing,” says beaming mum Noorhashimah Noordin about the paintings which adorn the walls of their beautiful home/gallery in Shah Alam, Selangor.

As you walk into the bungalow, you’ll note that furniture has been moved around to make way for a large scale work in progress that encompasses the length of the living room.