Lavi Picu is a versatile interdisciplinary artist, with a background in Linguistics, translation, and writing. Armed with a passion for creative expression and a profound mission as a Lyme disease advocate, she wears multiple hats: emerging self-taught visual artist, poet, ghostwriter, blogger, and chronic illness advocate.

With a keen eye for detail and a love for experimentation, Lavi harnesses the power of painting, drawing, and poetry as alternative forms of self-expression and pain management therapy for Lyme disease.

Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in personal experience, having battled Lyme disease for over a decade and Lupus more recently. This journey serves as the cornerstone of her mission: to shed light on the invisible symptoms of chronic illness through multiple mediums.

Lavi's artistic process is a testament to her resilience and introspection. She delves into the intricate interplay of ink doodles and neurographic art techniques, crafting semi-abstract compositions, or creates a visceral world using acrylics, revealing glimpses into the complex web of symptoms and sensations that define her journey. Each artwork becomes a visual diary, inviting viewers to navigate the physical and emotional terrain of chronic illness alongside her.

Driven by a desire to foster understanding and validation, Lavi's work serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Through her unique artistic language, she gives form to the invisible, inspiring others to find strength in their own struggles and sparking dialogue about the often overlooked realities of chronic illness.

To learn more about Lyme disease or my Lyme journey, please visit my website a-zlyme.com.