Diondai Brown-Whitfield
I live with Stage 4 heart failure. In November 2023, I came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for rehabilitation following my second heart pump implant. That was when I was introduced to art therapy. My creative style is spiritually based. I use various mediums as I use my artwork for therapeutic purposes. I tend to use folk art, combined with Afrocentric and landscape imagery. I use fabrics, wood pieces, canvas and graphic artwork. I’m a retired nurse, I love to dance and I’m a storyteller. I’ve been volunteering for 50 years with many organizations, and I even received a lifetime achievement award in January. I also love to spend quality time with my family. I appreciate the invitation to participate in Art in Motion once again and to inspire others who are going through challenges. Art therapy helps me to relax, remain focused and display my spiritual journey to those who are open to seeing and enjoying it.
California Sunshine 12” x 9”
Chi from the Lake MI! 9” x 12”
Light Outshine Chi Darkness 11” x 14”
The Sun Shines Brightly Over the Earth • 12” x 9”
Mother Earth Still Blows 9” x 12”
The Son Sees Us Darkness 11” x 14”
Resting Under the Red Moon 9” x 12”
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