Name/Title
Orin Solace “To Kill the Truth” Laguna Honda HospitalDescription
“I know when the picture is wrong, and at the same time, I know when it’s right,” says this high-energy, intellectual abstract thinker with a great sense of humor. Describing his artistic process, Orin says, “Once it’s done, I do it again. The fifth time, it’s right.”
He remembers fondly summer vacations at his grandmother’s house in Ojai. He majored in aviation studies at San Jose State, where he was an avid rugby player, but never achieved his dream of becoming a pilot. He also once worked as a counselor in a group home.
Orin loves to dance, especially in raves, and even still does some mean John Travolta dance moves from Grease in his wheelchair. He enjoys reading, citing Orwell’s Animal Farm as one of his favorite books.
Orin, whose favorite artist is Salvador Dali, especially likes the fact that there is no pressure in his AWE classes. He’s come to learn from his art teacher the importance of focus. His room is covered from wall to wall with his word and picture art, but he admits that a “picture is worth a thousand words.”
