Founded by Vineet Saraiwala in 2020, Atypical Advantage is India’s largest inclusive platform, working to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities. Photo Courtesy: Atypical Advantage
Made by Akshay Mathur, a creative artist on the autism spectrum whose vision knows no bounds. With a passion for painting, photography and graphic design, the 25-year-old has always pursued his craft with unwavering determination. He has created a mural with dimensions 51.8 x 5.8 ft for a plant. The other side was done by a different artist infusing themes of neurodiversity, awareness and liveliness to mark Autism Awareness Month in April. Through his art, Akshay inspires others to embrace diversity and celebrate the beauty of individuality
Niyaz Hussain, hailing from New Delhi, was affected by polio at the tender age of 2. Despite growing up in a lower-income family, he excelled in art. To support his siblings, he worked in the sabzi mandi after school. However, his innate talent eventually caught the eye of others, leading him to pursue art professionally. He created a Warli art for the walls of a corporate office, themed around sustainability, farmers and their operational aspects
Gayatri Gupta, an artist with Down syndrome, has not let that stop her from achieving a dignified profession. With a love for photography and a keen eye for detail, she explores her passions through abstract paintings that capture the moods of the earth and the moon. Gayatri was one of the artists who contributed to the project where they were required to compliment interiors with grey/blue colors. Her selected artworks explore the natural world, from changing seasons to serene landscapes, using vibrant colours and intricate details to evoke emotions of wonder, tranquility and joy, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty and interconnectedness of all living beings
Thyagraj, an artist from Bengaluru with a locomotor disability, has been drawn to painting from a young age. He creates works that reflect his passion and resilience. Thyagraj and other artists from Atypical Advantage created paintings for a corporate company on themes of sustainability, inclusion, diversity, transforming lives and culture for their new office
Aishwarya A was a passionate artist with spina bifida who had turned her hobby into a profession. Despite her challenges, she created inspiring artworks that challenged perceptions and celebrated the beauty of diversity. She was invited to create a 3 ft x 2 ft artwork focusing on showcasing the values of sustainability and diversity
Shreya Gupta, a talented artist despite having a hearing impairment, has pursued her passion with unwavering determination, earning degrees in Fine Arts and Visual Arts. She produced a 5 ft x 3 ft painting masterpiece commissioned by a store to display their culture and values
Saideep Gupta, a 14-year-old with Down Syndrome from New Delhi, expresses himself through vibrant creations, finding joy in art, music and food. Saideep was one among many other artists commissioned by a corporation to create 10 artworks on gratitude, enhancing the company's spaces with meaningful and uplifting art
Hrishikesh Vispute, diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, is pursuing a Diploma in Fine Arts and creates pieces that convey deeply personal and thematic messages. He created an artwork depicting agility, ambition, and harnessing diversity, representing cultural attributes of the workplace
Ajay Kumar Garg, an artist with a hearing disability from Jaipur, was invited by a company to create wall murals for their properties, capturing the travel culture and local vibes using the brand's colour palette. Ajay is renowned for his successful exhibitions and his remarkable ability to capture the essence of local culture through his art
Arveend Budh Singh, a self-taught artist with a locomotor disability, is known for his grand and detailed paintings exploring social and religious themes. He created a 55-square-foot wall mural art backdrop painted on-site, reflecting the company's ethos and inspiring the audience
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