Liam Haskill: Birthright

Artist statement

The human body never ceases to fascinate me. In spite of its natural constructs, it feels somewhat manmade with its sprawling labyrinths, mechanical functions, and naming conventions. Much like with a machine, if a part is acting up, the whole thing can fall apart.

It is these abnormalities that I gravitate to the most. Why is it that the body can self-destruct, and what is left when vital components are missing? It is these gaps in the mental and physical experiences of humanity that I seek to capture in my work. 

Living and coping with disabilities is a struggle in itself, but it is also difficult for others to understand what that feels like. It is my hope to capture some of these challenges through visuals to provide a larger understanding and bridge the perceived gap between "able" and "disabled."