Art has the power to transform, in a positive way, people and places that have been destroyed, decimated and are filled with sorrow. Artists can help those who suffer recover a sense of self-identity and joy. A shining example of such an artist accomplishing these wonders is Lily Yeh, 74. Through the Barefoot Artists Organization which she founded in 2002, Ms. Yeh travels all … [Read more...]
Alexandre Dang: French Visual Eco-Artist
By Mary Lou Dauray As part of our ongoing series of eco-art and artists The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is pleased to introduce the creative and purposeful work of Alexandre Dang, a French visual eco-artist. Dang uses the energy of solar technology as the animating force in his work by bringing together, in a very appealing way, science, environmental concerns, and … [Read more...]
Artists Transformed Cardboard Into Hope and Healing in the “Together While Apart Project”
By Deane V. Bowers Deane V. Bowers, deanevbowersart.com, is a self-described self-taught artist who lives in Seabrook Island, South Carolina. She is driven by a desire, "to be a responsible Environmental Steward in every aspect of my life. As an artist, whenever possible I always use reclaimed, recycled, repurposed and Eco Friendly materials." Her purpose is to create art … [Read more...]
Drawn to Help – Drawing Funny Pictures to Help Kids Heal
Drawn To Help is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created by artist Steve Barr to supplement existing art programs at hospitals, camps and treatment facilities around the country. This outstanding organization helps arrange “celebrity” appearances by successful cartoonists and talented artists who want to improve children's lives. When Steve learned about our call for artists … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Teaching Art to Children With Disabilities
Maryan Myres Shumway is a writer, musician and an expat living in the Middle East. She is also an advocate for families and people with disabilities. With her global travels, she tries "to offer a perspective of people who have faint voices in the world." She is the mother of six children. Her youngest, Elias, has autism, artistic talent, and a huge spirit of generosity. He and … [Read more...]
John Danks Takes His Art Cart to the Children’s Hospital
It is a pleasure to present this article by John Danks, an artist who devotes time to helping others heal through art. Known as the "Crayon Man" at Philadelphia's St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, he takes his Art Cart to the children's hospital and creates artwork with them. To keep his cart fully stocked with supplies, the remarkable artist donates a percentage of all … [Read more...]
Botanical Photographs that Celebrate Nature’s Renewal
Dick and Rosanne are multi-talented artists whose healing photographs of nature capture the awe-inspiring beauty and restorative power of nature. Most of their botanical subjects are derived from their own cultivated garden. In this article they share their love for nature and the positive impact that images of nature have on others. Dick and Rosanne were selected for The … [Read more...]
Getting Started in The Healthcare Art Market
Editor’s note: Barbara Markoff is the owner of Artrageous! in San Diego, California, an industry leader in the field of art consultation and the healthcare art market. She has a diverse clientele and regularly works with business owners, high-level executives, architects, project managers, interior designers, and administrators to develop art programs specifically tailored to … [Read more...]
Healing Art Project Created One Year After The Tragic Parkland Shooting
We are grateful and honored to Laurie Marshall who graciously submitted this article to The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS about the art mural healing art project created one year after after the tragic Parkland shooting in Florida. It transformed a devastating and painful experience into a healing process. Laurie Marshall founded the Singing Tree™ Project in 1999 when she … [Read more...]
Artist J T Hall Helps Fellow Burn Victims Heal Through Art
Joel Thomas Hall ( JT Hall), joelthomashall.com, is an artist who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Art has been his passion since he was a child. He recalls, "My wonderfully talented Mom would take me to art lessons and allow me to participate with her as a student." He and his mother continued to attend art lessons together, competing in local competitions and winning awards. He … [Read more...]
“F213” Exhibition Spotlights Feminist Protest
Contents in this article have been taken from a press release and published with permission from Karen Gutfreund, co-curator of "F213" and an exhibiting artist. F213 is short for Fahrenheit 213, one degree above the boiling point of blood. This powerful exhibition by Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) brings together over 40 national and Bay Area feminist … [Read more...]
Artist Julio César Osorio Creates Documentaries With A Humanitarian Focus
Julio César Osorio is an Anglo/Colombian artist who lives in the U.K. In the late 1990s he visited Colombia, his birthplace. There, he initiated “Work, Play, and No Rest” which began as part of a university assignment. It developed into a five-year project that produced a book of 150 photographs reflecting the lives of disadvantaged children in Third World countries. Twenty per … [Read more...]
The Yall Art Project Helps Young Girls Heal After Trauma
Through photography and a mural The Yall Art Project at the SHE Rescue Home helps young girls heal after suffering from trauma whose lives were affected by the sex trafficking industry in Cambodia. The healing process has begun by teaching them the basics of photography and creative self-expression. The Yall Art Project strives "to create a process that begins with nurturing … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Teaching Art to Homeless Seniors
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Mandala of 1,000 Lights Raises Money For Homeless People
We are grateful and excited to share this inspirational article by Patricia Fitzgerald as part of our ongoing "Artists' Stories" series about how art can serve as a catalyst for positive change and healing. Patricia Fitzgerald is an artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Her main focus is on the art of Mandala and the power of mandala as a tool for the expansion of consciousness. Her … [Read more...]
Heidi Hooper’s Determination to Create Art Led to World-Wide Acclaim
This article by Heidi Hooper is about her passion and fortitude to create art in spite of obstacles and how it led to world-wide acclaim. After having achieved many accolades as a metalsmith artist, she was faced with cancer which left permanent damage to her arm. She could no longer work in that medium. Her persistence led to her becoming a world-acclaimed, award-winning … [Read more...]
John Sabraw: Eco-Conscious Artist and Alchemist
Update: 2020 Since this article was originally published in 2015 much has happened. In an article about John Sabraw in Time.com, August, 2020, writer Arvind Dilwar wrote: "Sabraw’s idea inspired not only a line of his paintings but also a collaborative effort between artists, researchers and community organizers to turn Sunday Creek’s AMD into paint pigments via an … [Read more...]
Healing Hands Art Program at Capital Health
This article is one in our series of "Artists' Stories" about artists' experiences with art and healing. Jane Zamost is an artist who received her Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University. Her artwork is in numerous collections and she has exhibited in many solo, group and juried exhibitions. Jane is also the Healing Arts Program Coordinator, … [Read more...]