Reception for "My Reality In Color" by Heather Sarabia

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
1 - 3 pm

Stop down and check out this show. 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 prose with assistance. Her writing centered on her lived experience and hope for justice. Through her work, she consistently strived to gain freedom from the systems of dependence that left her feeling trapped.