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NONDOMINANT ÈTUDE

Watercolor, graphite, ink.

Non-dominant hand drawing and painting.

2020-2023

Watercolor, graphite, and ink on archival paper.

Art, Art making, and creativity is an essential part of my identity. I abruptly lost the use of my hands after I developed a rare debilitating syndrome. This artwork explores my experiences navigating disability and ongoing recovery. These pieces in watercolor, graphite, and ink depict concepts of medical trauma through highly personal self-portraits confronting my grief, loss, and isolation.

© 2009 by Elaine Rickles. All rights reserved.

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