I Dare You To Play Chess

Creating has been a part of Gerbstadt’s life ever since he stood on a kitchen chair to reach the counter and help his mom make cakes and cookies from scratch. “She would always let me lick the mixer beaters.” His mother inspired him by  showing him that he was able to make something with his hands. Gerbstadt says his motivation comes from knowing that each moment of life is a gift that he is given, and that making art is why he is here. Art has given Gerbstadt the means to cope with several disabilities. It brings a fulfillment to his life that he never thought possible. “Making art allows me to feel part of society and that I belong.”