Ryan van Heerden – Pain Flower

Artist: Ryan van Heerden

Title of Piece: Pain Flower

About the Piece: Inspired by sensations.. both felt and described

About the Artist: Artistically, I am a poet and photographer. I have been writing for many years, and have managed to have some work published internationally. I have been doing portrait and artistic photography for a few years, and am building to the point where I am exhibiting more, and trying to get some exposure.

Pain: the medical condition I have is more itch than pain, but can progress to the point of pain on occasion. I have had it all my life, and meeting and being befriended by Nix has provided me with a true appreciation of the strength required to deal with something far more consuming and restrictive on the ability to function.