Today I learned that I won an award for my visual artwork. That’s not something I ever thought would happen.
The work that won a Varg-Sullivan award is called: MIRRORS SHALL BE MOUNTED WITH THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REFLECTING SURFACE NO HIGHER THAN 40 INCHES.
It hung at a nonstandard height in a couple of art exhibits this last year and featured many selfies of my forehead taken in bathroom mirrors around Michigan State University’s campus that are hung at heights where I can only see part of my face from the wheelchair. People were encouraged to take selfies in the piece which hung at a height good for some disabled people as well as some kids. People were also encouraged to touch the piece which included Braille restroom signage and a swivel coat-hook.
Jessica Suzanne Stokes 