Meet Stephen Wiltshire
An artist who can draw entire cityscapes from memory
Stephen Wiltshire is aN autistic savant and one of the most famous ARCHITECTURAL artists in the worldAfter flying just once over a city in a helicopter, Stephen can draw the entire cityscape from memory on a 13-foot canvas.
Diagnosed with autism at age three, Stephen Wiltshire is now famous for producing highly detailed scenes after just a single glance from the air.
Savant syndrome, is a condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities, demonstrates certain abilities far in excess of average. The skills at which savants excel, are generally related to memory. This may include rapid math calculations, artistic ability, map making, or musical ability.
Editor’s Note: Stephen’s talents and diagnosis are difficult to square. He serves as an example of how the D-word is just not appropriate or warranted in modern society. The debate rages on.
