City: Pahoa, HI

Brain Injury: 5 Strokes

Explanation of Mask:
I used to be an aerialist before the strokes. With the loss of balance and concentration I had to give up being aerialist. Now I want to find a way to pass the aerialist torch onto others.
The black mask relays the emptiness and loss created by the strokes, leaving me devoid of thought and concentration. The white explosions are thoughts and ideas I have. The tan is a film growing over things so I can’t see them- this film is receding as I improve.
I enjoy making others smile and laugh. I entertain as a clown and this is very therapeutic for me as well. Everyday when I wake up and look in the mirror, I see a crippled guy. I close the door and don’t let him in. It’s given me an inner strength.