My name is Abigail Roscoe. I’m a Mexican Canadian visual artist, illustrator, and storyteller, and the creator of the mythological storytelling project The Sixth Sun. Art has always been how I process the world, share stories, and connect with people. Over the past few years, it has also become how I survived some of the hardest chapters of my life.

Recently, I underwent surgery to remove my left eye after a long and painful medical journey. The decision wasn’t simple, but the pain had become unbearable. Anyone who has experienced severe glaucoma or ocular migraines knows how relentless and consuming that kind of pain can be. Losing my eye brought relief from that suffering, but it also marked the beginning of a new reality that I am still learning to navigate.

One of the next steps in that process is receiving a prosthetic eye.

A prosthetic eye isn’t only cosmetic. It helps maintain the shape and health of the eye socket and prevents long term complications. But despite this being an important part of recovery, the financial support available is extremely limited and conditional.

If I want a prosthetic eye that reflects my experience and identity rather than simply copying the eye I lost, it is considered “cosmetic” and I must pay for it myself.

As an artist, that choice matters deeply to me. My work has always been about honesty, storytelling, and transformation. After everything that happened, I don’t want to pretend nothing changed. I want something that acknowledges the journey and the reality of living in a changed body.

Unfortunately, prosthetic eyes can cost several thousand dollars, and right now that expense is incredibly difficult to manage.

This moment in my life is also a turning point in my career. I am transitioning into running my own creative business full time. I’m building my studio, producing art, creating prints and merchandise, and continuing to develop The Sixth Sun, a storytelling project rooted in Aztec mythology and themes of resilience, hope, and creation in uncertain times.

Like many independent artists, most of my income goes directly back into creating the work itself. Starting a small creative business requires investing in materials, production, and equipment. It’s exciting and deeply meaningful work, but it also means there isn’t much left over for unexpected medical expenses.

That’s why I’m asking for help.

This fundraiser will go toward the cost of my prosthetic eye and related medical expenses, allowing me to move forward with recovery while continuing to build the artistic career I’ve worked so hard to create.

If you choose to support, you are not only helping me access a prosthetic eye. You are helping a disabled artist continue creating stories, art, and projects that bring hope and meaning to others.

And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this page with others would mean the world to me.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting independent artists and creators.