Artist Information:
Erica Barker
Cherry Hill, NJ
United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
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Artist Statement:
I was born with a rare muscle
& joint condition called
Arthrogryposis Multiplex
Congenita. Say THAT five
times fast!
The explanation is far simpler
than that scary title. For one
reason or another (there is no
known cause) my muscles and
joints never fully developed
while in utero. I have pretty
limited use of my upper limbs,
so I type, paint and do most
other daily tasks, using my
mouth the way you would use
your hands. I'm fiercely
independent. I live alone,
despite the obstacles, and
love having my own place. What
I may lack in stature I make
up for in spirit!
At the age of eight I was
adopted into a huge family. I
am one of fourteen adopted
children. Six of us were born
with physical disabilities,
including myself. My parents
taught us that disability was
a challenge, nothing more. It
was evident at an early age
that I had a quick mind. I was
'mainstreamed' in the public
school system as early as
preschool, while living with
my first foster family.
Apparently I was speaking long
before my identical twin
sister, who was able-bodied.
This is a newly discovered
detail, which I found as ...
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Erica Barker's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Erica Barker's Portfolio. Browse Erica Barker's body of work: I was born with a rare muscle & joint condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Say THAT five times fast!
The explanation is far simpler than that scary title. For one reason or another (there is no known cause) my muscles and joints never fully developed while in utero. I have pretty limited use of my upper limbs, so I type, paint and do most other daily tasks, using my mouth the way you would use your hands. I'm fiercely independent. I live alone, despite the obstacles, and love having my own place. What I may lack in stature I make ... |
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The Watcher, 2008
Other Painting,
16 x 20 X 1 inches
Not for Sale
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Old Friend, 2004
Charcoal Drawing,
14 x 11 inches
Price: US$ 400
€: 255
UK £: 198
¥en: 39730
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Heal, 1998
Watercolor,
24 x 18 inches
Not for Sale
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The Twins, 2007
Acrylic Painting,
16 x 20 X 1 inches
Not for Sale
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Second Sight, 2007
Acrylic Painting,
16 x 20 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 550
€: 351
UK £: 272
¥en: 54629
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Remember Flight, 2007
Acrylic Painting,
14 x 11 inches
Not for Sale
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