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Heather Sarabia

"My Reality In Color"

September 2024

"I didn’t choose to become an artist, I am one. My art is a point of grounding for me. Art gives my lonely heart the purpose to move forward. My favorite part of being an artist is going to art shows and seeing people smile. I can express my treatment by society because of my autism through my art." - Heather Sarabia Heather Sarabia was a published poet and painter with autism who lived in Madison Wisconsin. She developed her paintings through sweeping motions, creating layers of brush strokes rich with movement and gesture. Despite being nonverbal, she was a prolific writer, typing out poetry and...
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Mary Alice Holmes

"Shattered Coastlines: Glass Mosaics"

October 2024

Bio and work description: I am a self-taught artist passionate about the intersection of art and sustainability. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I discovered my love for creating art from repurposed materials during a bathroom renovation at home. I scavenged broken tiles, painted them, and from that moment, my artistic journey took root in the world of upcycling. Today, my work predominantly features glass sourced from friends, neighbors, and thrift stores—items like old wine, oil, vinegar, and kombucha bottles, along with thrifted vase fillers and plates. I begin by smashing the glass with a hammer and...
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"Shattered Coastlines: Glass Mosaics"

October 2024

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