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"Mycelium" is more than just a documentary; it's an exploration of the hidden intricacies and the amazing people beneath the surface of our communities.

Through the artistic lens of producer, Aiden Lee, "Mycelium" transcends traditional documentary boundaries, offering a visually captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the unseen forces that bind us together.

Aiden Lee, a 19-year-old artist who travelled to the show from Oakville, said, “This show means a lot to me. It’s a place where our art is seen for what it is — regardless of who created it. Our conditions do not define us, but by the art we create.”

Artist Aiden Lee led an exhilarating ECO art class at Levi Creek Public School, captivating students with the art of botanical creations using organic dyes and natural elements.

Through leaf printing, flower press techniques, and colour mixing, 28 students from the ECO/photography club embarked on a two-hour immersive experience that merged science and art.

Artist Aiden Lee had been accepted into the Butterflyway Project which is run by David Suzuki Foundation. This is a volunteer-led movement growing highways of habitat for bees and butterflies across Canada.

Dr. Frank Hayden, the founder of the Special Olympics in over 193 countries and with over 5.5 million athletes, was presented an original artwork, from artist Aiden Lee, that depicts the colour and abstract beauty of Canadian autumn. Each brushstroke represents athletes from different sports from around the world.

Aiden Lee, alongside fellow members of the Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council, proudly collaborated to introduce sensory kits to Milton and Oakville libraries, in partnership with the town. Their dedication to inclusivity shines through in this impactful initiative.

Artist Aiden Lee led students through art expression sessions as a way to deal with their feelings throughout covid via free virtual art workshops.

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Explore the exhibition featuring a collection of these students' work, that captures emotions, thoughts and creativity on pages of recycled books.

MP Pam Damoff recognizes community leaders including artist Aiden Lee for his Art From the Heart initiative, teaching over 4200 students in the community at Oakville North-Burlington’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Service Award Ceremony.

Aiden Lee's masterpiece caught the eye of our Board Member, who saw in it the essence of the Pinball Clemons Foundation's mission. 

Colourfully decorating the Peel District School Board atrium walls, the Conversation Cloud is an abstract art piece that showcases the striking work of five selected neurodiverse and autistic young artists, led by artist Aiden Lee.

Artist, Aiden Lee teaches two days of workshops encouraging everyone to find their inner artist and create ‘Healing Tree’ masterpieces.

Artist Aiden Lee donated the funds raised by selling his Art from the Heart paintings to the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford.

This striking painting was auctioned in support of the Woodland Cultural Centre's Save the evidence campaign and has found its way home.

Local artist, Aiden Lee is interviewed on CHCH about his art piece in support of Joseph Brant Hospital.

Aiden Lee with 'The Light of Truth', a submission for Burlington Artscape in support of Joseph Brant Hospital.

Local artist, Aiden Lee is a guest on YourTV's Community Cultures segment with Kimbery Calderbank.

From My Side of the Spectrum Wins the Inaugural Sandra Carpenter ReelAbilities Toronto Film Festival Student Film Award.

Oakville artist Aiden Lee talks about his inspiration and process for creating the 2019 Community Spirit Awards.

Aiden Lee, a 16-year-old Oakville-based artist with autism, is teaching children how to paint as a way to express themselves and promote inclusion.

An artist’s interpretation of the protection of life. About the birth of an innocent soul - the journey of positive and negative experiences, the pain of words, the detriment of bullying and hurt.

The library recently added a unique new collection to its roster — several "sensory toys" designed to stimulate the senses of touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing.

Aiden Lee, the 2017 YMCA Oakville Youth Peace Award winner and autism artist, has donated a custom painting to the Oakville Public Library in support of resources for children with developmental disabilities.

Aiden Lee's passion for art to increase awareness for others on the autism spectrum won him the 2017 YMCA Peace Medal Award.

When Aiden Lee was very young, his autism inhibited him from communicating what he was feeling through speech.

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The young artist now has a new reason to pick up his paintbrushes: teaching.

When Aiden Lee paints, he begins by holding his brushes and walking around, going through the motions.