Art Show in New York Celebrates Disabled Artists

Students from an art program at the United Cerebral Palsy/NYC had their works on display at the Prince George gallery in NYC for October. The art was sold to collectors while the proceeds went to the artists and the program.

According to a press release on PRWeb, these "outsider artists" are responsible for some of the most amazing work on exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum in NYC. One of them, Martin Ramirez, has lived most of his life in institutions. Another woman, confined to a wheelchair, sold a painting on display for $400. Nobody would ever have known that this woman in a wheelchair had amazing talents.

Robin Gray wondered into the art class six months ago in an attempt to find something to do. It was originally very hard for her to hold a brush, but she maintained a persistent and positive attitude the whole time, which helped her eventually gain mastery over this particular medium. Her painting, "Pines in Winter" was chosen for the invitations and posters that UCP used to advertise their exhibit, called "Celebrating the Creative Spirit. It was sold for $400 to a private collector.

Pegalis and Erickson, a medical malpractice law firm and supporter of the program for the past 2 years, helped underwrite the show. They even go as far as to purchase a piece of art from the artists.

A woman in a wheelchair and a man in an asylum ended up creating art that was both profound and provocative.

Contact Gina Pirozzi at G. Pirozzi Consulting for more information.

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