Local gay artist shares story, struggles in ‘Journal Project’

Local gay artist shares story, struggles in ‘Journal Project’

DOUGLAS, Mich. (WOOD) — Ruth Crowe’s life has been a journey. Different dreams, different challenges and different states. It led a young Michigan girl across the country and back, culminating in a new art studio and a prestigious award from ArtPrize. Throughout it all, her sexuality played a role — impacting her relationships with family, isolating her from work opportunities and ultimately shaping her art. Crowe's award-winning “Journal Projec…