Televised Representation

Oil Painting on Wood

38in x 43in

May 2026

Representation on TV impacts local communities to empower others to follow and achieve their goals. This piece depicts parts of Professor Weaver’s life. She stands on an accessible theater stage holding her hearing aid receiver that has a microphone in it. Inside the classroom, her desk includes a video phone and computer with a video monitor attached. These both serve as tools for sign language and visual communication methods that accompany the hearing aid. Additionally, the bookshelf showcases a red carnation, a symbol of Ohio, along with a college degree and an array of books. These symbolize a love of reading and education.