Dear friends,

I am sharing an update to my current condition and health. I recently fell off a ladder while completing a commercial art project. After deciding to seek medical help due to an acute decline of my health, I was informed I experienced a heart attack as a result of the fall. At this time, my medical provider notified me that my heart is operating at 20% of its full capacity with multiple clots in the aorta and surrounding arteries.

I was notified I am now in need of heart surgery due to the extensive complications with my health. I am undergoing triple bypass surgery, and anticipate a significant recovery time amidst the uncertainty of this procedure. I am also awaiting an assessment of medical care for my kidneys. Words cannot convey the depth of my appreciation for those of you who generously supported me emotionally, professionally, and financially in the past.

As I await my procedure, I am taking medically necessary time away from work to maintain my current health. I am preparing to sell my artwork and seeking additional opportunities to raise funds that will go towards the immense medical costs which will inevitably accrue. To my community, I ask for your support in my time of vulnerability, with a great sense of humility. Anything you can share, I humbly appreciate. I am diligently seeking out public benefits, as well as navigating selling my collection of work from over the years of my artistry. Your support means the world to me and my family as I navigate this challenging time. Thank you for the love.

Your friend,

NERD