Dennis Coughlin came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab after sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2019. Art therapy has given Dennis an outlet during his healing process. When he is not creating art, Dennis enjoys exploring the woods and collecting coins and paper money. He lives by the sayings: “pain is temporary” and “just keep trying.”
Kyle Cornille came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in July 2021 after suffering a brainstem stroke that caused locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, Kyle couldn’t speak or move. After completing a rigorous course of rehabilitation, Kyle regained the ability to walk, talk and use his hands. The art therapy and therapeutic recreation programs were vital to his recovery. After moving to North Carolina to be closer to family, Kyle continues to create art. His creative practice is inspired by his experience at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Kyle enjoys experimenting with new styles and learning new techniques. With each completed project, he learns a new skill. Kyle remains dedicated to outpatient therapy, but makes a point to find time for leisure. In his spare time Kyle enjoys adaptive sports, reading, learning new art methods, working out and cooking.
Watermelon Crayons 6”x6”x4”
Pumpkin from the Sun 6.75”x6”
White on Black 24”x12”
Country Symbol (Ukraine) 16”x8”
School Colors (N.U.) 14”x18”
Strawberry 5.5”x5.5”
A Study of Citrus 5.5”x5.5”
Full Solar Eclipse 11”x14”
Home 16”x20”
Birds at Sea 12”x25”
A Printing of Pear 5.5”x5.5”
Frilly Pineapple 8.5”x5.5”
Neon Cherry 6.25”x6.25”
Country Colors (Erie) 8”x24”
My High Flying Buddy 7”x14”
Glass Apple 6”x6”
A Controversy of Fruit 5.5”x5.5”
A Painting of Fruit 18”x18”
Color Palette 12”x25”
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