LOCAL Shepparton artist Kody Bothwell has completed another amazing project that is both functional and a great way to showcase his renowned art projects from the past two years.
Kody has been working with WDEA Works School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Employment Preparation and Engagement Consultant Tracey Toy on developing a 2022 Calendar.
Kody is a mixed media artist who likes to explore many different forms of art and loves to try new things and to broaden his artwork skills. He lives with Neurofibromatosis (NF1), which is a genetic condition that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. This has impacted Kody’s balance, speech, eyesight and caused many other difficulties in his daily life. As a result, Kody is legally blind from an optic nerve glioma.
“There is a lot to NF1. Throughout my life I have had many obstacles that I have had to overcome but I have persevered to find ways around them. My mum also has NF1 and my family have been a big support, helping me through my battles. If you put your mind to it, anything is achievable,” said Kody.
Kody has developed his own art-based small business in a bid to establish his career, given it is difficult for him to find traditional employment with his disability. The opportunity for Kody to have his own business is a way he can continue enjoying doing what he loves best, producing art, and make a living.
Kody has his own Facebook business page KB’s Art and Design, which displays Kody’s art that is for sale, and he can be contacted for Calendar sales, with pre-orders required by 12th November, via email at kbartanddesign@hotmail.com.
