Lauren Wilke
My art is my heart, it is who I am, and is one of the reasons I fight to physically keep moving. My art gives freedom with simple tools, primarily my pencils and paper along with several types of erasers. Even though I add to my drawings with other materials, the simple pencil and eraser have adapted to my challenges with my hands the best. Art gives me purpose. When facing a degenerative neurological medical condition, art makes me feel normal. Even though my ability to move is becoming more limited, I can continue to learn more about how to draw and move forward. My imagination has no limitations. On bad days, art gives me a reason to get up and move and push myself physically. Art is my voice to express my feelings, my challenges and who I am. I also like to think there is a piece of myself that will always live on someday. Everyone has an artist within themselves. The time I spent at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab gave me more help than I can express in only words. It was hope for me.
Estival 20” x 16”
Hibernal 20” x 16”
Vernal 20” x 16”
Trumpets Call 12” x 18” (framed)
Autumnal 20” x 16”
Outside Margins 14” x 13”
Before Ego 26” x 27” (framed)
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