An exhibition is providing a glimpse into the lives of Taranaki children with disabilities.
Cherie Dodd's exhibition Part of your world is on display at Fenton Street Arts Collective. Cherie has painted numerous portraits on wooden boards, using oil paints and colourful tones.
"It gives the viewer an insight into the day-to-day lives of Taranaki children with disabilities and their families. It's also a plea to recognise the differently abled community in wider society."
Her exhibition is loosely inspired by The Little Mermaid song of the same name.
"My daughter has cerebral palsy and she really likes listening to Disney songs. The idea grew from there. I went on Facebook and shared my idea to see if other families would get on board. For my exhibition, I have worked with five Taranaki families."