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UNIQUE Aboutthe ArtistsDerek Grindle, Double Time: Derek is 21 and livesin Oswego. He has Asperger’s Syndrome and usesart to release frustrations and express himself in away people can understand. “Double Time” reflectsa fascination with time. UNIQUE 2004, 2005, 2006,2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Patricia Gyurik, Patch Quilt: Patsy, 22, is inspired byher mother’s example to craft items she can use athome. “Patch Quilt” has a spring motif, and createdusing both machine and hand sewing. First YearSarah Hamlin, I Know My Battle: Sarah is 15, lives inLiverpool, enjoys skiing and public speaking, and hasCerebral Palsy. “I Know My Battle” encourages peopleto define and believe in themselves no matter whatdiagnosis they may have. UNIQUE 2007, 2008, 2010Jeffrey D. Harrington, Willow and Hazel: Jeff,20, lives in Fayetteville. He feels his Autism andExpressive Language Disorder let him see the beautyof people and the world through art. “Willow andHazel” explores being unique and feelings of longing.UNIQUE 2008, 2009, 2010Heritage Farm, Inc. Senior Program, Patches: LisaBednar, Esther Dygert, Ray Every, Vicky Giangotti,Midge Lawless, Bonita Tanney, Louis Tuccio, andJoseph Van Gelder participate in the Senior Program atHeritage Farm. “Patches” is a papier-mâché sculpturethat showed the artists that something beautiful cancome from the ordinary. UNIQUE 2010Sue Hirsh, My Father’s Daughter: Sue is 45 and hasa neck and back injury. She uses art and writing as anoutlet for her pain and stress. “My Father’s Daughter”is inspired by and dedicated to her father. First YearSteven Ingerson, Musings on Mortality: Steve is a60-year old ordained minister who has Fibromyalgiaand Post-Polio Syndrome. “Musings on Mortality”expresses feelings surrounding the yin and yang of lifeand the death of a family friend. UNIQUE 2003, 2004,2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010Angela Johnson, Sunset From My Home: Angela,28, is a photographer who has Right Hemiparesis. Sheuses photography to help her with her stress. “SunsetFrom My Home” captures a moment that reminds herhow beautiful the world is and can be. First YearMark Kearney, Midnight Rider: Mark is 51 anda member of the David Clark Learning Center, aprogram of Transitional Living Services. “MidnightRider” is a watercolor impression that captures thelight of a full moon. UNIQUE 2006, 2008, 2010Erin Kelley, Spring Awakenings: Erin, 52, is amember of the David Clark Learning Center, aprogram of Transitional Living Services. “SpringAwakenings” was inspired by the spring buddingof plants, sense of spiritual feeling and awakening.UNIQUE 2007, 2010Jeremy Kelley, Circly Red Floor: Jeremy, 19, lives inConstantia with his family. He has Autism and enjoysdrawing cartoons and geometric designs. “Circly RedFloor” was composed using bowls and a ruler andevokes a classic diner floor. UNIQUE 2008, 2009John Kettler, Winter Morning Sky at Dawn inMinneapolis: John, 61, is legally blind, but feels thatartistic expression need not be limited by disability.His piece captures the cold Minneapolis winter andwarm memories of his childhood there. UNIQUE 2007Luann Knight, Blowing in a Wind: Luann is 56 and aretired teacher’s aide who has Cervical Stenosis. Shetakes inspiration from nature and the world. “Blowingin the Wind” was inspired by the movement of foliagebefore a rain storm. UNIQUE 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008, 2009, 2010Bithea Lattimore, Who God Is: Bithea is 28 and livesin Syracuse. She was diagnosed with Schizophreniaat age 12, and uses art and literature to further herunderstanding of herself. “Who God Is” focuses on thenature of God as a savior. First Year30Shawn Mack, Queen Nefertiti: Shawn is 35, livesin Syracuse, and is a member of the David ClarkLearning Center, a program of Transitional LivingServices. Queen Nefertiti was chosen as the subjectof his work because of her strength, beauty, andelegance. UNIQUE 2006, 2008, 2010Amber Micek, The Mind of a Universe: Amber is33, has Schizoaffective Disorder and is Bipolar. Shegrew up in Syracuse and loves using art to createbeauty. “The Mind of the Universe” is an exploration ofimagination. UNIQUE 2010Kevin Mitchell, Life’s Luxuries: Kevin, 23, lives inClay and has high anxiety and Asperger’s Syndrome.He uses creative writing as an outlet for negativefeelings. He wrote “Life’s Luxuries” after a sleeplessnight in which he was inspired to put the wordstogether in a poem. UNIQUE 2009Christine Moyer, Harmony: Christine, 48, has PanicAnxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,and is Bipolar. She uses art to relax and help controlher emotions. “Harmony” was created with brightwatercolors and represents peace, togetherness, andthe hope of a better way of life. UNIQUE 2009Casey A. O’Connor, But Still I Rise - In Spite of theVoices: Casey, 27, lives in Syracuse and works as aPre-K TA substitute. She was diagnosed with a severemental illness when she was 15. This poem, her first,deals with personal resilience. First YearChristian Poirier, Mystic Mountain Pond: Christian,22, has Autism Spectrum Disorder. He learned to paintwatching Bob Ross on WCNY. “Mystic Mountain Pond”captures the serenity of an alpine meadow. First Year