Brian Washington, a prolific artist and lawyer, is both.
In 2002, Washington's 11-piece first addition series, formally entitled "The Continual Struggle: The Civil Right Movement - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," was acquired in its entirety by the Smithsonian-affiliated National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.
The $100-million museum opened in 2004 with six interactive galleries that address slavery, the Civil War, the Underground Railroad and contemporary issues in civil and human rights.
For Washington there are many parallels between his art, legal profession and affiliation with USANA Health Sciences.
"They are really three different means to getting to the same end," said Washington, who is currently working on Edition 2, as well as practicing law from the Los Angeles office of Sidley, Austin, Brown and Wood.
"I want to raise awareness of certain issues and fight for what I believe is right. I want to be a voice for those who don't, or can't, raise theirs.
USANA Health Sciences is a vehicle that will empower me to better serve my community, pursue my true passion of art and be a role model for healthy lifestyles that others can follow. I am truly thankful that USANA is in my life."
-Brian Washington
