Artists with Cerebral Palsy Display Their Photos in My Community Office
August 14, 2008
Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS staff and photographer-clients with their families came by my community office to loan the otherwise lifeless walls their breathtaking artwork (see below!)
As many of you may know, I have cerebral palsy and issues relating to people with disabilities are very close to my heart. One organization that does fabulous work for New Yorkers is the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State.
When they stopped by my community office last winter and noticed my bare walls, they realized that this was an opportunity to showcase the amazing artwork by some of their clients. Today, three artists came by to present their artwork to me and it is on loan and soon to be hanging on my walls for everyone in the community to enjoy when they stop by (So, please stop by!).
Elva Monsanto presents me her artwork, a photograph taken under the Manhattan Bridge that will be on loan from CP of NYS and hung for the public to view in my community office.
By Elva Monsanto. I love photos taken in black and white, and this gorgeous pedestrian view of the bridge will hang in my office over my desk (I’m selfish that way, ask my staff!)
Anando Perez (pictured here with his mother) presents me his artwork, a photograph taken of a glass container of brightly colored candies that will be on loan from CP of NYS and hung for the public to view in my community office.
By Anando Perez. I am struck by the how well Anando captured color in this photo, particuarly the angle of the shot and beautiful play of light on the top of the glass container, make this a truly delightful piece of art.
Emiliano Perez presents me his artwork, a photograph taken of an Upper East Side street that will be on loan from CP of NYS and hung for the public to view in my community office.
By Emiliano Perez. At first I thought this photo was a double exposure. Amazingly, this is a clean shot. The flowers and toys are reflected on the window as Emiliano took this picture looking out on an Upper East Side street. Look how full of life our neighborhood is!
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