The students at Pine Grove Learning Center created a Butterfly Kaleidoscope together. Each child sponge-painted their own butterfly shapes with acrylic paints. The finished paintings were combined into one large collage. This Healing in Arts project symbolizes the beauty of transformation through colorful changing patterns from butterfly to butterfly—and student to student.
We tailored the project to fit the needs of profoundly handicapped children. After receiving our art-in-a-box kits, the school’s occupational and physical therapists became “artists for the day” and helped the students to sponge-paint their own colorful butterfly shapes. By embracing those who look different from us and including them in our creative world, we celebrate the unique social, emotional, and physical distinctions of each participant.
We would like to thank Anna Aurand, and the other staff members at Pine Grove Learning Center for collaborating with us. We also appreciate the creative work of Marijo Heemstra, who did a great job helping to install our work.
