Raymond Luczak was the seventh of nine children, raised in Ironwood, a small mining town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula DC Public Library. He grew up in a hearing family and was not allowed to sign until he was fourteen years…
He didn’t just paint—he created an entirely new art movement that gave a community their visual voice. 🖌️ Chuck Baird (1947-2012) was a founding figure of the De’VIA art movement Wikipedia, which celebrates Deaf visual perspectives. His vibrant paintings don’t…
In this episode of For a Living, we follow Raven (@bluejay19xx), a Deaf performer and storyteller, as she takes us through a day in her life—navigating rehearsals, festivals, and everyday moments with bold creativity and powerful self-expression. With the help…
Pratigya Shakya is a Deaf Nepalese artist who creates stunning artwork using inspiration from his deafness experience and sign language! His creativity is amazing!!!
Chuck Baird shares his experiences as an artist, a Deaf artist, or a De’VIA artist (aka Deaf View/Image Art movement founded in 1989). This feature-length film showcases his professional and personal journey from beginning to end, including several close-up interviews.…
