Announcement: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Disability History and Culture
I am honored to share that I have joined the committee to establish a National Museum of Disability History and Culture.
The National Museum of Disability History and Culture contributes to the movement toward disability justice by recognizing and celebrating the contributions of a diversity of people with disabilities to our nation’s political, social and cultural life.
Its mission is to research, uncover, preserve and present the history and culture of people with disabilities from dehumanization, discrimination and institutionalization to the movement for civil liberties, justice, equality, participation, and artistic representation.
Find out more about the museum here.
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New Art Alert🚨
I really enjoy creating these secondhand mirror African mask-inspired pieces.🌍
These pieces invite viewers to engage with the work in a way that's both reflective and introspective. This medium challenges the viewer to explore the contrasts between themselves and the piece, while also considering how they are inherently part of it-literally seeing themselves within the art.
As someone whose life was permanently altered by a brain injury, my creative practice is rooted in lived experience and often reflects the complexities of disability, memory, and the body's relationship to space and time.
Because of the nerve damage from the accident, my hands shake when creating art, which adds a dynamic, unrepeatable element to each piece— infusing it with motion, vulnerability, and an organic sense of presence.
Follow for more of my art, advocacy + healing journey!!
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D.I.D. with Cazoshay and its materials are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. All material on this blog is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, exercise or other health related program.
The opinions expressed on this site are that of my own and not reflective of, nor supported by, any of the organizations with which I am affiliated.
Grief Open Mic Night
Last night I shared two deeply personal poems, “Leaves” and “Pain”, at the Palabras Bilingual Bookstore/ Casa Caracol open mic night. The theme was grief, and I spoke from the heart. (Watch my performance here.)
After being hit by a car going 48mph in downtown Phoenix, I found myself grieving so much:
— The person I was before becoming disabled
— The life I had planned for myself and my son
— The version of motherhood I had dreamed of
But through all the grief and loss, something beautiful has grown. Our life today is full, rich, and meaningful—and it keeps getting better. This was just the beginning. I can’t wait to share more of my poetry and art with you.
If you’re walking through grief or learning to love your “after”—you’re not alone. Follow along @collectedcazoshay for more of my journey through words, art, healing, and resilience.
You can view more of my art and poetry here.
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D.I.D. with Cazoshay and its materials are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. All material on this blog is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, exercise or other health related program.
The opinions expressed on this site are that of my own and not reflective of, nor supported by, any of the organizations with which I am affiliated.