Wow! It’s been an exciting year! Following ArtPrize, I had the privilege to work with incarcerated teens and their probation officers with the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County, Michigan. Throughout December, I guided this special group through a hands-on project where the girls created a 3×3 foot Broken Wings butterfly made of almost 600 Plexiglas tiles. While painting the tiles, the girls and I discussed the word “trust“ and how to treat each other with kindness. The finished work is proudly displayed in the Kent County Courthouse.
From February through May, Holland Home of Grand Rapids, Michigan invited me to work with seniors across all levels of care. Around 400 seniors helped make six hands-on pieces. It was a real honor to work with this vibrant group of older adults. They probably taught me more about life than I taught them about art. Our discussions about World War II, resiliency, and leaving a legacy made a healing impact.
Students from schools in Virginia, Colorado, and Michigan enjoyed the creative discovery process with my Art Mystery projects. It was fascinating to see their enthusiasm and delight as they solved the Art Mysteries.
The healing art also traveled to schools in Kenya and Uganda with two different volunteer teams. I couldn’t wait to see the finished work when the teams returned back home (shown below).
Thank you so much for your generous donations. Your investment has made a HUGE difference in the lives of so many individuals from ArtPrize to Africa. My next project tackles the serious issues of pornography, rape, and sex trafficking. Again, thanks a MILLION for your kind support!
