Artist Statement
With so much important advocacy around racism and LGBTQ+ rights, I wanted to take a different perspective and explore another challenge people face. That led me to think about amputees and the hardships they must overcome in a society where most people have all four limbs. These experiences can affect anyone — children, adults or seniors. I chose to illustrate two children playing together, showing that their disability does not limit their joy. The piece reflects both the innocence of youth and the reality that life can change for anyone. Most importantly, it carries a message of hope: that adaptation is possible and that disadvantages do not have to define one’s life.