Body of Work

About the Film

When a spinal injury in high school redirects his life unexpectedly, Eric Anfinson learns his true calling. After 20 years and more than 700 paintings, this story takes you through Eric’s recovery and self-discovery and his path to becoming an artist. Told through 8mm, cinematic recreations, intimate interviews, and archival footage.

Body of Work centers on painter Eric Anfinson, whose life was irrevocably changed when a spinal cord injury as a teenager left him quadriplegic. The film follows his journey from his upbringing in Austin, Minnesota, to the eclectic island of Key West, chronicling his transformation through art, resilience, and self-determination. Having created more than 700 paintings, the film highlights Eric's remarkable career as an artist and reminds us that the greatest masterpiece an artist can create may be the life they choose to live.