City: Charlotte 

Brain Injury: A bicycle accident.  I tried to avoid a jogger and flew downhill, over the handlebars and onto a granite curb.

Explanation of Mask: I spent 5 1/2 weeks in a coma, and lost all memory of the previous 2 years.  Today my brother is my anchor!  This “unmasking” creating represents; lost relationships, past accomplishments and 18-year career as a teacher, the loss of my mom, dad, and childhood home.  I hole onto my parents love and early memories.  The glitter represents my new titanium skull parts.