Sunflower Field - Brenna Ann

Oil on Wood Panel. 8x10 cm.

"A couple months into my recovery from major surgery, my husband and I were invited on a sunflower field outing. Unfortunately, I was not feeling well enough to attend so my husband kindly took photos for me! I love to be included even if it is in a nontraditional way. The next day, I was able to paint this piece and have my own memory of that day in my own way. I am thankful for the people who love me in the ways I need and want to be loved. Sunflowers are also a favorite painting subject of mine, as it is the international symbol for hidden/invisible disabilities. My whole life I have been compared to a sunflower, and now I can continue to wear it as a badge of pride: both the brightness of my personality but the symbol of unity with my disabled community.” - Brenna Ann

Brenna Ann is an autistic and disabled artist who has been painting for 9 years. After Brenna's chronic illness caused them to stop their engineering job in 2021, "Art helped me cling to life when all my body felt was constant suffering.". 

Read Brenna's full bio here: Brenna Ann