The newer construction gives flexibility to the big mills, which can use the fine yarns for commercial knitwear, while also having them as building blocks for yarns suitable for use by the handknitting industry. This differs from traditional yarns where most often a single ply is spun with a Z-twist, and then two or more of these are plied together in the opposite direction, giving a yarn with a final S-twist. But multiples (often 6) of these are plied together themselves with an S-twist, hence the name S-on-S. ItвЂ™s all pretty awesome.S-on-S plied yarns - also called multi-thread or millefili yarns - are constructed from ultra fine single plies that are S-twisted into a 2 ply yarn. It is more than being in a gallery it is bringing me fascinating opportunities to share my work with others and to advocate for abilities. Being a member of the Art Lifting team is pretty amazing too. If I were to describe my work with one thought, it is to hope my work offers the viewer a glowing freedom to express themselves. My art is very abstract and I hope it encourages a feeling of inspiration to the viewers.

вЂњKnowing that someone is enjoying my artwork is pretty amazing. It was an amazing experience!вЂќДЄndrew is moved by the responses and ways in which people have connected to the display of his artwork in their offices. вЂњWe all worked together and developed a really cool design. In 2019, Special Olympics International invited Andrew along with seven other artists who are also SO athletes to design the logo for the United O, the 2022 USA Games in Orlando. His involvement in art, special olympics, and local engagement has afforded Andrew incredible opportunities. Whether itвЂ™s fellow ArtLifting artists or a community event in Bergen County NJ, Andrew values connecting with others, imparting his positive and infectious outlook on all those around him. AndrewвЂ™s enthusiastic interest in sports and community service activities began at a very early age, shaping his engagement with mission and arts oriented initiatives as he became a natural leader.ДЄfter years of participating in the ChallengerвЂ™s year round activities, Andrew continues his relationship and support of programs by volunteering as a coach in addition to being a Special OlympicsвЂ™ athlete.

This focus on connecting to and inspiring others lead Andrew to form his townвЂ™s Recreation CommissionвЂ™s Challenger Program for students with special needs. He continuously builds and connects to communities through his desire to share, create, and learn. When getting to know Andrew, his people-centric approach to life is immediately evident and infectious. His whimsical manipulation of color and shapes is grounded by inner thoughts of reflection and a desire to reveal his sides that are not necessarily visible on the surface. With the intent of вЂњallowing the viewer to see there are many dimensions that make up who is', Andrew uses brushes, sponges, and layers of acrylic paint to achieve artistic freedom and self-expression. The three media work in tandem to create a whole vision, reflecting each other thematically and emotionally.ДЇor A ndrew, painting releases feelings of happiness and positivity from within, which is then projected onto the canvas. Channeling efforts towards poetry or finding inspiration in his photographs helps center and redirect AndrewвЂ™s focus when facing a creative block with painting. Andrew WeatherlyвЂ™s view of the world emerges through the confluence of his writing, painting, and photography, allowing him to overcome obstacles living with Down Syndrome presents.

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