Andrew Reach’s story featured in the article “Activism, Accessibility Through Art” by Amanda Koehn – in Canvas Cleveland Magazine about the exhibition W/O Limits at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

Rendering of Andrew Reach’s design being 3d printed for the exhibition W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, curated by Megan Alves, marketing and program manager at AAWR and Mindy Tousley, executive director and chief curator of AAWR.
Advertisement for exhibition W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability curated by Megan Alves, marketing and program manager at AAWR and Mindy Tousley, executive director and chief curator of AAWRin the magazine.
Pictured is Andrew Reach’s work OCTOLUX I

I’m honored that my husband, Andrew Reach is featured prominently in the article in the 2022 Fall Issue of Canvas Cleveland Magazine about the special exhibition W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, and Disability beginning September 22, 2022 at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve.

An excerpt from the article reads:
His husband, Bruce Baumwoll, suggested he design graphics for cards to see on his ebay business. Reach learned a little photoshop and started creating. He found a new, unexpected outlet for his creativity – making abstract artwork in digital media.

Another excerpt reads:
Abstractly, his work reflects on experiences with chronic illness and physical pain. “I get to show it to the public, I get to express it, and I get to bring some joy and beauty into the world,” he says.

You can read the online version below.

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Curated by Megan Alves, marketing and program manager at AAWR and Mindy Tousley, executive director and chief curator of AAWR, this exhibition is very special to both of us because it features, including Andrew, 9 amazing artists with either chronic illness or disability: Sarah Brown, Kristi Copez, Chappelle Letman Jr., MANDEM, Meg Matko, Arabella Proffer, Nate Puppets and Kate Snow.

The following is an excerpt from the AAWR about the exhibition:
This September, the Artists Archives is proud to present W/O Limits, an exhibition which exclusively features the work of artists experiencing chronic illness and/or disability. Curated by Megan Alves and Mindy Tousley, the remarkable show emphasizes accessibility and raises awareness while inspiring visitors with the art that people with chronic illnesses and disabilities create.

Screenshot of page 15 of article featuring my rendering of the tactile 3d Printed Hash Symbol I created specially for the exhibition to be accessible to the visually impaired.

Andrew and I are together 40 years. We found our first dog Katie, in Central Park in 1984. All together we have had 16 dogs . They were all found from New York Central Park, Plumber Park on Vista Street in West Hollywood and the streets of Miami Shores Florida.

Our very last one, our sweet baby Jackson just passed.

The silence in the house is so loud. We both feel that we will be with all of them again. This little film was my way of dealing with all the lost. I hope it might help others who have lost their pets.

The day we found Katie, she was in central park near Columbus Circle, March 1984
Taking her home How we miss her She would teach so many of the others that would be found how to be once they were safe. So many sweet memories

Baumwoll Archives Presents – LGBTQIA Pride 2022 – We Will Never Go Back

LGBTQIA Pride 2022 – We Will Never Go Back
My husband Andrew Reach and I are together for 40+ years. I’m now 70 years old finally free to be myself. I grew up in the 1950’s and was called a sissy before I even knew what a sissy meant. In commemoration of Gay Pride Month, especially in these difficult times, I put this video together to inspire young generation to soldier on in our continuing quest for equality.

Bruce Baumwoll & Andrew Reach 1991 at rally at the California State Capitol Building in Sacramento in protest of Governer Pete Wilson’s veto of Bill AB101 Gay Rights Legislation.

Bruce Baumwoll & Andrew Reach 1981
We lived our life openly from the moment we met.

I Love Lucy – The Ricardo’s & The Mertz’s – Desi Arnaz Sings “Babalu”

In these crazy times we live in,
we all just need some more
I Love Lucy.

Hear Desi Arnaz perform his original song Babalu with his orchestra.

Vivian Vance and Lucille Ball from I Love Lucy
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz from I Love Lucy
Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball receiving one of their many Emmy’s for I Love Lucy

Click here to see my “I Love Lucy – The Ricardo’s & The Mertz’s” Photo Gallery

Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance at the Emmy’s
The Kitchen set from I Love Lucy
The Living Room set from I Love Lucy
Tea Cup and Saucer used in I Love Lucy
Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Keith Thibodeaux, Vivian Vance & William Frawley
Lucille Ball
Vivian Vance, Lucille Ball and William Frawley

Click here to see my “I Love Lucy – The Ricardo’s & The Mertz’s” Photo Gallery