Lanette Quiroz, a resident of Hillview Court supportive housing, uses art as a therapeutic outlet amidst her challenging life, which includes battling cancer and facing homelessness. Despite limited space for personal belongings, she makes room for crafting supplies, showcasing a passion for creating art. Her creations are not for sale, as she simply hopes to bring joy to her friends and family. Living in supportive housing since 2021, Quiroz finds fulfillment in artistic expression, overcoming the struggles of her past.
For Quiroz - whose resume of life experiences include being a teenage mom, living through San Jose's 2017 Coyote Creek flooding debacle and battling Stage 2 breast cancer - creating art is therapeutic.
I said I don't know. I'm not trying to really sell them. I just like to make them for people to enjoy.
Usually get discounted supplies from Michaels or Savers, and bestows her finished pieces to friends and family members.
I didn't think I would be doing anything like this, but it's an outlet for my thoughts and feelings.
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