Latya Smith
In 2013, I first started noticing symptoms of foot drop after I almost fell down the stairs. I had a bony growth that was protruding into my spinal cord. I first stayed at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in 2021 following surgery. That’s when I was introduced to art therapy. I was frustrated and scared because it was the first time I had such a major surgery, and I couldn’t walk after. The art therapist had me start by drawing a picture. It was my first time drawing in years. It let me know that — no matter what my situation is — I could do it. I’m into all kinds of art. I love working with charcoal. There’s something about the messiness of charcoal that I love. I really like abstract art. No two pieces are ever alike. Each piece is an expression of how I’m feeling or what assignment is given to me. I am an artist. I love sharing my joy with people around me.
The Genesis Theater, A Waukegan Illinois Iconic Theater • 11” x 14” (framed)
Seedlings in Nature 12” x 15” (framed)
“A pile of concrete blocks” 11” x 22” (framed)
“The depths of fabric” 26” x 22” (framed)
The Window, “What will you see when you look out” 22” x 26.5” (framed)
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