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‘The lady without legs or arms’: how an artist shattered Victorian ideas about disability | Painting
She was born with out arms and legs to a farming family members in 1784 and, measuring just 37 inches in top as an adult, was put on present in touring fairground attractions. Billed as The Limbless Wonder, Sarah Biffin painted, wrote and sewed with her mouth and shoulder, along with prize fighters, wild animals and other sideshow “curiosities” that drew paying out spectators. But she overcame life’s adversities, discovering recognition for her superb talent as a painter in an age when the artistry of gals and disabled individuals was typically disregarded. Now a important exhibition will rejoice her as an inspiring woman who not only challenged attitudes to incapacity…
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Lincoln man pursues passion for photography despite disability | Local
Chad Madson is wheelchair-bound, nonverbal and only has the use of one arm. But the 37-year-old doesn’t let cerebral palsy keep him from pursuing his passion for photography. Even with his physical limitations, the Lincoln man takes professional-quality photos with the help of a custom-made tripod attachment for his wheelchair and assistance from Region V Services. “Since having my camera on my powerchair in front of me, I am able to independently do all of the camera settings with no help,” he said in a written response to questions. “As my interest grew stronger, my passion for photography grew.” The tripod was specifically made to fit the attachment that normally holds…
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Performance artist Hanna Cormick on disability, climate change and why the way we make art needs to change
Interviewing Hanna Cormick requires one to embrace an elastic relationship with time. The performance artist has what she describes as a “trifecta of conditions” — Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome — that affects her joints, organs and ability to stand. She also has severe allergic reactions — including anaphylaxis — to various foods, smells, temperatures, vibrations and chemicals. Since September 2015, Cormick has been living in a positive pressure air-sealed safe room in Canberra. It took a number of tries for ABC RN’s The Stage Show to be able to record an interview with the artist, whether that was due to her experiencing pain,…
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Disability Atlantic Arts Symposium debuts online Oct. 22-24
The Disability Atlantic Arts Symposium (DAAS) is an on line gathering bringing together Atlantic-Canadian Incapacity-recognized artists for the initially time. Getting position on Oct. 22-24, the symposium will consist of a few panel discussions: “Funding Access: Where’s the Revenue?”, “A Discussion with Funders” and “Peculiar Avenues”. The event closes with an thrilling Cabaret line-up of drag, burlesque, spoken phrase, poetry, performance art, comedy and a circus act. DAAS promises a thoughtful environment for discovering new artists and alternatives, and sharing insights and stories—all with the intention of unifying the undeniable Incapacity arts community in Atlantic Canada. The Symposium provides ASL deciphering, shut captioning, transcripts and a mix of visible descriptions and integrated audio descriptions. We caught up with…
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