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UNIQUE Aboutthe ArtistsSultan Alsafadi, Time Left: Sultan is a 21-year oldpoet with Cerebral Palsy. He enjoys expressing histhoughts through poetry. “Time Left” explores thethemes of living life to the fullest while also lookinghard enough for extra energy to give. UNIQUE 2010Donna August, Forest Light: Donna, 41, is a formerworker at Crucible Steel and a member of the DavidClark Learning Center, a program of Transitional LivingServices. “Forest Light” is a watercolor impression andcollage. It captures the unique beams of light filteringthrough evergreen boughs. UNIQUE 2006, 2008, 2009Brandy Bedell, 3-D Unicorn: Brandy is 25 and lovesreading, sewing, and music. She enjoys art and lovesunicorns—which is why she chose to create one. “3-DUnicorn” was traced, painted and kiln‐fired. First YearSheala Burks, Fire Painting: Sheala, 32, resides inSyracuse, works at H.O.M.E. Inc., and has Autism.“Fire Painting” was inspired by current earthquakesand wars. It expresses the sadness of a survivor wholost everything and everybody. UNIQUE 2008, 2010David A. Burns, Peaceful Sunset: David is 52, livesin Rome and is a member of a photography clubsponsored by the CNYDSO. “Peaceful Sunset” is abeautiful moment that David wanted to capture andremember. UNIQUE 2006, 2006, 2008Mark Cappoletti, Red Cougar: Mark, 21, lives withhis family in Manlius, and has Autism and SotosSyndrome. He is non-verbal and uses drawing andpainting as a form of communication. “Red Cougar”features bright colors and a cougar painted with asmile. First YearJacqueline Colone, Tea with Me: Jacqueline is 15,has Down Syndrome and has won medals in theSpecial Olympics. She loves shaping clay, makingdesigns, and using colors. “Tea with Me” is a teapot inthe shape of a woman wearing a multi-colored dress.First YearJames Coon II, Jōmon by James: James lives inCentral Square and has multiple disabilities. Heloves art and has been creating it since a young age.“Jōmon by James” was created in the style of potteryfrom the Jōmon period in Japanese history. First YearBenjamin Cooper, Untitled 774: Benjamin, 41, isa photographer living in Syracuse. “Untitled 774” isan image taken at Sycamore Hill Gardens, which wasthen further enhanced using Photoshop. First YearPamela Corcoran, A Sampling of Torchon BobbinLace (Air surrounded by thread): Pam is 49 and hasMultiple Sclerosis. Her creativity was encouragedby her paternal grandmother. She first saw torchonbobbin lace while in Puerto Rico, and later learnedfrom teachers at the Fingers Lakes Lace Guild.First YearWilliam James Donovan Jr, My Fiancée and HerCat: William, 29, lives in Oneida and has AttentionDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He loves artbecause it helps keep him calm. His piece was inspiredby his love for his fiancée and her cat. First YearJoseph A. Dumas, School of Colors: Joseph is 17and attends Fayetteville-Manlius High School, wherehe is in the art club. He has Autism and uses art asa way to express how he sees the world. “School ofColors” shows thoughts of colorful days and smiles.UNIQUE 2010Jennifer Dunlop, Above the Roar: Jenny, 17, lives inTully with her family. She has always enjoyed paintingand finds that art helps her express and process herfeelings. “Above the Roar” represents triumph overdifficulties in life. UNIQUE 2007, 2009, 2010Charles Dunn, Snake in the Forest: Charles is 34and lives in Syracuse. He is a member of the DavidClark Learning Center, a program of TransitionalLiving Services. “Snake in the Forest” is a watercolorimpression and collage inspired by his love of snakesand reptiles. First YearChristine Eldred, SIGHT: When Christine was 17,she was in a car accident and sustained a TraumaticBrain Injury. She is now 47 and uses poetry for selfexpression.“Sight” expresses that the world is thesame whether or not we can see, and that darknesscan be a choice. UNIQUE 2008, 2009, 2010Sue Ellis, We’ve Come a Long Way With a Dream:Sue is 60 and has been writing poetry for over 50years. “We’ve Come a Long Way With a Dream” isabout Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of equalityand peace. UNIQUE 2010Alice Faye, Having a Bad Day: Alice is 61, and beganher art career after having a brain aneurysm in 1993.“Having a Bad Day” is part 10 of a series of 14, andreminds us that bad days are a normal part of life.UNIQUE 2009Evan Freeley, Happy: Evan, 20, lives in Fayettevilleand has Marfan Syndrome. He enjoys cars, music, andpainting. He named his work “Happy” because that isthe emotion he felt while painting it. First YearJennifer A. Fulco, M & M: Jennifer is 43 and useswriting to help cope with and understand her BipolarDisorder. “M & M” uses fire and water as a metaphorfor struggles with melancholy and mania. UNIQUE2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Michele Gafrancesco, Untitled: Mike, 89, is a WWIINavy veteran. While Multiple Sclerosis has taken alot of his strength, Mike is still able to see beautyeverywhere - and tries to capture it. His untitled workwas inspired by a visit to a farm. UNIQUE 2009, 201029