Stigma Gallery

Individuals impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD) are meeting with artist Charmaine Wheatley to have their portraits painted. These portraits include the words of these Appalachian community members to humanize the crisis, thereby reducing the stigma associated with OUD.​

Melissa interviewing in studio
Melissa Handshoe
October 07, 2021
Charmaine Wheatley, Artist
Melissa Handshoe is an artist, a mother, and an active community member in Knott County.
Shawn being interviewed seated in front of window
Shawn Allen
August 11, 2021
Charmaine Wheatley, Artist
Shawn Allen is a community member and peer in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Renee being interviewed outdoors
Reneé Ratliff
August 11, 2021
Charmaine Wheatley, Artist
Reneé Ratliff is director of the Mountain Center for Recovery and Hope.
Ben Hindman seated in art studio
Ben Thomas Bowling
October 07, 2021
Charmaine Wheatley, Artist
Ben Thomas Bowling is a brother, loves music, and is an active member of the recovery community.
Phillip Aaron Hudson in interview
Phillip Aaron Hudson
October 07, 2021
Charmaine Wheatley, Artist
Phillip Aaron Hudson is a father, a farmer, and a community member of Hickory Hill in Knott County.
Les seated in front of stained glass window
Les Stapleton
August 11, 2021
Charmaine Wheatley, Artist
Les Stapleton is mayor of Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

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