De’VIA Ancestors Book

Description De’VIA Ancestors was created by a group of Deaf artists and writers. Each short, linked biography is illustrated by a contemporary Deaf artist inspired by original pieces of the De’VIA ancestor being featured. Laurie Monahan’s digital work illustrated Betty G. Miller’s story; Bob Rourke’s approached Guy Wonder’s story with mixed media illustrations, and Nancy Rourke’s watercolors brought Chuck Baird’s story to life. Each story features an English poem as a tribute. From the Introduction: All cultures have art about their people here you will meet three Deaf people who created art. Betty G. Miller, Chuck Baird and Guy Wonder all grew up with Deaf family members. These artists made different kinds of art. They were painters, sculptors, and mixed media artists. They helped start De’VIA—artworks about Deaf people’s experiences. Betty, Chuck, and Guy are no longer alive so we now honor them as our Deaf ancestors. De’VIA Ancestors was designed for young Deaf children, their families, and their communities.