Disjointed: Dena Novak

Art Viewing and Discussion

Dena’s paintings explore hope and fear through her experience of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Each day holds a unique uncertainty, as the mobility of her body can be variably and unpredictably compromised by chronic EDS. Her physical condition and its accompanying emotional responses could be detrimental to her artmaking, but instead, she has let it guide her, allowing her body’s ability in the moment to determine the outcome of her work.

Event Recording

December 1, 2021

“We Shall Overcome”

The Urban Voices Project

“We Shall Overcome” is a performance that aims to address the social, racial and health disparities still facing our nation, while also spreading a message of hope amidst the pandemic.

The Urban Voices project is dedicated to bringing the healing power of music directly to individuals disenfranchised by homelessness, mental health issues, and unemployment.