Penzance exhibition a 'dream come true' for disabled artist
An artist with cerebral palsy is holding his first exhibition, aiming to shine a light on issues around disability and inclusion. Michael Mules, 27, from Penzance said it was "a dream come true" to be running the exhibition at the Penwith Framing Gallery from 5 to 17 April.His condition affects his right arm and both legs, and he is also partially blind and said his art enables him to "feel free".The work represents freedom and movement "something that I struggle with because of my disability", he explained.
Mr Mules started lino printing when he was at college but is currently doing more pen and ink work.The exhibition will include a range of his work mostly in black and white.
Mr Mules was bullied during his time at secondary school and recalls being told he would not achieve anything because of his disability.He called the art exhibition a "real breakthrough" and said "I've been able to achieve something that I've always wanted to achieve".
He hopes his art exhibition will show other disabled people "they can achieve whatever they want."He said the message he wants to give them is: "You have the right to exist and the right to thrive within your existence."The exhibition will help raise money for Cornish disability youth charity, Active8. As well as being an artist, Mr Mules is a mentor for other young people with disabilities, training to be a counsellor and is also a stand up comedian.
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