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Disabled artist Zoe Kakolyrsis has just opened her first London exhibition called Zoe's World - all photos courtesy of the National Autistic Society.

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Zoe is 27 and profoundly deaf. She also has Asperger syndrome - a form of autism - which she only had diagnosed three years ago. Her 'world' is full of laughter and happiness...

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...and children playing. The Tree of Knowledge is based on a giant specimen that she and her friends used to climb at school, which is where she met...

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....her art tutor, George Hanrahan. George immediately recognised Zoe's talent. Although he retired from teaching six years ago, he continues to mentor his star pupil.

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Football is one of Zoe's big passions - especially the England team.

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George says Zoe's paintings remind him of works by the 20th century Russo-French artist, Marc Chagall. Zoe's World is at the Hellenic Centre in central London until 30 January.