"Self Portrait: Diabetes Death Grip" by Tom Shaw

Cincinnati artist Thom Shaw, who trained at the Art Academy, is well-known for his powerful sense of line and balance. In this piece, “Self-Portrait: Diabetes Death Grip,” Shaw explores his personal health challenges through art. This piece, which measures 18 and a half by 14 and a half including the frame, was donated by Art Beyond Boundaries and is valued at $1200. Art Beyond Boundaries, located in downtown Cincinnati, is a professional, main-stream fine art venue dedicated to local and regional artists with disabilities.