Name
Jake Serota

Brain Tumor Type
Craniopharyngioma

Date of Diagnosis
05/05/2010

Participant Group
Brain Tumor Survivor / 13 - 20 Years of age

Category
Drawing/Painting/Printmaking/Chalk Art

Artist Statement (include type of art, techniques & materials used, what it means to you)
Painting, Acrylic. Phoenix Rising shows my ability to renew and rebuild myself and rise above the ashes. I can be anything I want to be and nothing can stop me!

Artist Bio: Tell Us Your Story
Jake will be graduating from high school this month! No small achievement when you are a brain tumor survivor! Jake plans to attend a transition skills program near home next year, which will help launch him into the next phase of his life! Jake LOVES art and takes a class every weekend at a nearby art studio. He also enjoys Pokemon, Bey Blades, swimming and hanging out with his friends.