Beautiful Mind on Fire
Showcasing the Artistic Talents of Special Education Students
At Beautiful Mind on Fire, our purpose is to celebrate the incredible artwork created by high school students enrolled in special education across Lubbock, Texas and surrounding areas. Every two months, our sister organization, B.M.O.F. Art Competitions, holds an art competition where these talented young artists have the opportunity to showcase their unique perspectives and creativity. Students can submit their original work, completed with minimal assistance from their teachers, paraprofessionals, art instructors, or parents (for homeschooled children). Upon public voting, the winning artwork will be showcased and printed on merchandise available through this website and during the event in Lubbock, Texas. Together we are a joint force who promotes Neurodiversity and Disability Awareness and Acceptance. Let us all celebrate the creativity and brilliance of these talented students!
Winners Showcase
Artist: Ayden Hernandez
Ayden is a young artist and high school student at Tahoka High School. Living with ADHD, Autism and Depression, he uses art as a vital tool for self-expression and processing life experiences. Despite facing personal challenges and mistreatment, Ayden continues to push forward, using his creativity as a positive outlet. Through his work, he hopes to inspire others by demons
Artist: Jiovanna Barrera
Jiovanna was born a premature triplet and at the age of 6 she was diagnosed with Dyslexia & Short-term Memory Loss. Because of these learning differences she was misunderstood and treated poorly by her peers. Between the ages of 11 and 14 she struggled with self harm to cope with her internal distress. However, a season of change was on the horizon and a turning point came
Artist: Kaydee McGwier
Kaydee is a senior at Slaton High School. At the age of 1 she was adopted by Jerry & Karen McGwier. She faced loss early in life with the passing of her older brother and “granny”. In the face of this sorrow, she struggled with emotions that were bigger than she was and turned to self-infliction as a way to cope. Art became her positive outlet to process emotions. Supportin
Featured Artist and Inspiration: Sarai Blanco
Sarai is a senior at Liberty Cooper High school. From the beginning she faced the challenge of infantile spasms which severely disrupt brain development. She was later diagnosed with Level 3 Autism. Through every trial, she radiates joy, humor and kindness. Life is not without struggles. Words often remain locked inside, unspoken. Each stroke of her art
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