Dion Walton

Dion Walton has lived with AIDS since 1993 and survived two almost fatal hospital stays.

He also has lived as a nationally acclaimed female impersonator for a period of 20 years, three of which were in the theater. He also was an accomplished make up artist and photographer for 10 years. For the past year, he has been writing his autobiography entitled, The Happening.

Nude Self Sufficient: For my first adult drawing, I thought I would make a representation of myself. The sunflower of many colors represents my many personalities. The sun is so warm, providing me with the strength to survive. The sky is so blue, giving me the hope to continue as I fight against the winds of time. The weeds and grass are my friends, as they come and go blowing away with the wind. Some that stay try to strangle me with their roots (some more than others). Still I maintain the bright colorful mask which hides my true thoughts and feelings, showing me as strong, as I fight through all my feelings and thoughts.”

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