Trenton Rannow

I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin. Like most young gay teens I couldnt wait to get the hell out. I moved to California at the age of 19 with the pursue of freedom and acceptance. I quickly fell into a drug scene full of lies, fear and darkness. I decided that I need to move closer to home so I made Chicago my next stop. I lived here for 7 years, Drugs werent any harder to find and sex was everywhere. In 2016 I contracted the HIV virus. Trying every coping skill possible, i picked up a brush one day. The emotion I could express through art was so therapeutic. I have raised thousands of dollars for ARCW in Wisconsin and have decided to pursue art full time. This is my purpose. This is my voice