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"Through my art, I provide a space for self-reflection and connection; I am transforming the invisible into visible expressions of resilience and beauty.”

Lindsey Holcomb is a Japanese-American interdisciplinary artist, speaker, and writer from Hillsboro, Oregon. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017, she established a social art initiative called Colors of MS (#colorsofMS). This project has transformed over 300 individual MRIs into abstract pieces of art while also providing a platform for diverse narratives surrounding MS diagnoses.

Holcomb’s work has gained significant recognition within patient advocacy circles and national media outlets. Currently, her artistic focus revolves around her ancestry and studies of Japanese literature and mythology, employing color symbolism and natural ink-making as a tool for placemaking. Her creative practice is deeply influenced by her personal experiences with multiple sclerosis and neurodiversity, which informs her choice of medium and technique. She is passionate about empowering others to express their stories through creative outlets, advocating for the transformative power of art as a means of healing and understanding.

Lindsey's work challenges conventional perceptions of illness and identity and celebrates the intricate connections between her heritage and her personal journey. She is represented by the Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery and ArtLifting, a for-profit public benefit corporation that fosters financial resilience for artists with disabilities and those facing housing insecurity by linking them with socially conscious clients.
 

Rental Sales Gallery:

https://apps.portlandartmuseum.org/rentalsalesgallery/artists/Lindsey-Holcomb/
 

ArtLifting:

https://www.artlifting.com/collections/lindsey-holcomb

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