In the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, a unique art exhibition recently opened, showcasing the works of children with physical and developmental disabilities. The event was aimed at raising awareness of the condition and fostering understanding, respect and love for these special children.

Among the young artists was 13-year-old Li Jiachen from Taiyuan, who created a piece titled Gold Medal for the exhibition. "In my eyes, a gold medal is big and round, a symbol of achievement and hope," he said.

Another child, Feng Zitong, spent three hours completing his painting, The Windmill. He said he envisions his work transforming into a magical burst of colors, with each blade of the windmill embodying curiosity and love for the world.

The exhibition featured over 60 paintings, all created by students from the Xinghualing District Special Education Center School and the Lingxing Community Service Center in Taiyuan. An auction of the paintings raised nearly 40,000 yuan ($5,823), all of which was donated to the two institutions.

"We invited the children to the event, allowing them to feel respected and loved like little artists. Building this kind of confidence can be more effective than certain medication, and this is the true purpose of the exhibition," said curator Wang Jiazhong.