A Healing in Arts collaboration with Marshall Elementary School
The Painted Wings art piece showcases the beauty and potential found in every child. For this project, the special needs students at Marshall Elementary School helped create the artwork on the 3-foot butterfly shape donated by PlexiCase Inc. Using sponges and acrylic paint, students designed each section of the butterfly’s wings.
Art has the power to convey messages, emotions, and stories that words alone sometimes cannot express. At Healing in Arts, our healing-based projects celebrate the unique qualities and potential within people, encouraging viewers to see the value in each person. By involving the students in the creative process, the work not only fosters their artistic expression but also boosts their confidence and sense of accomplishment.
Special education teacher Sheila Allan responded, “For this work, the children learned a new art technique as they painted the back of the butterfly shape. When viewing the shape from the front, you see the colors that were painted first. Pamela, I’m so grateful for your friendship, creativity, and willingness to share yourself with my students!”
Creative work like Painted Wings can serve as a catalyst for positive change by raising awareness and promoting support for children’s development and well-being. The project reminds us of the importance of nurturing and celebrating the potential within each child, regardless of their abilities or challenges.
Fun initiatives like this one not only enrich the lives of the young artists, but also inspire the community to appreciate the diversity and creativity that children bring into the world. Art truly has the ability to touch hearts and minds, making it a powerful agent of positivity and joy in society.
