Jackson-Colbur, Jennifer R is a company based in Paola, KS that celebrates the life and work of Elizabeth Grandma Layton, an accomplished artist and social activist. Through their video and promotion efforts, they aim to share the inspiring story of Layton's journey to mental health and hope, as well as her unique perspective that challenges stereotypes and promotes racial tolerance, peace, and compassion.
Elizabeth Grandma Layton, a native of Wellsville, Kansas, discovered her passion for art at the age of sixty-eight when she took a drawing class at a local university. Using the technique of blind contour drawing, Layton created powerful self-portraits that reflect her response to contemporary social issues. Her drawings, influenced by her journalism background and personal experiences with depression, dispel the myths of old age and present a strong-willed and opinionated perspective. Exhibited in numerous art museums and centers across the U.S., Layton's work has touched the lives of many and continues to inspire others.
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