By s.e. smith on 25 October, 2010
Riva Lehrer is a disabled painter who produces, among many other things, depictions of disabled bodies: For Lehrer, the disabled body is intensely beautiful—memorable, unexpected, and lived in with great self-awareness. These are not bodies that are taken for granted or left unexplored. This beauty has often stayed unseen despite the constant, invasive public stare. [...]
Posted in art | Tagged depictions of disability, disabled women, painting
By s.e. smith on 16 June, 2010
I’m back on a video kick this week. Up first, a modern dance composition by Laura Jones. ‘Re:Bound’ is a very dynamic piece. Jones moves sinuously, using her whole body very expressively, and the music is rather moody. You can read an interview with Laura Jones published at Ballet-Dance Magazine if you’re interested in learning [...]
Posted in art, creative work | Tagged ASL videos, dance, modern dance, painting, wheelchair dancing
By s.e. smith on 5 June, 2010
This entry in our ongoing series of posts featuring works created by disabled artists is focused on visual artists. ‘Golden Koi’ was painted by Jeffrey L Salyers, a retired letter carrier with Parkinson’s Disease. You can read more about Jeffrey and see some of his work here. ‘Lifted by the Wind’ is a pen and [...]
Posted in art, creative work | Tagged disabled artists, drawing, painting, photography, visual art
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