Broken Wings engages the viewer through art and invites growth. It’s a twofold process. First, just like a butterfly changes within the cocoon, individuals are invited into a transformative experience. A personal opportunity for growth. As visitors interact, the work begins the process of changing, transforming, and emerging. Secondly, the work connects the artist and…
Cyberbullying provides the unique opportunity for bullies to viciously and anonymously hurt others through the use of electronic devices. Tragically, some of the victims end up being so overwhelmed by effects of cyberbullying that they suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according…
Children are precious and beautiful like the butterflies. Each child is unique like each butterfly. But children are fragile, too, like the butterflies. So, they need to be nurtured. Cared for. During my middle school years when my parents were separated, a family new to our community invited me over for dinner—to encourage me. This…
It’s an honor for Broken Wings to collaborate with national bullying specialist, Jeff Veley. Jeff has been helping students for over decade deal with bullying issues. Through a variety of free materials online, Jeff helps students make friends and manage enemies. His online videos give tips on how to navigate cyberbullying as well. Cyberbullying presents…
As I work in schools across the country, I had a special opportunity to make monarch butterflies with preschool children and talk about the butterfly’s unique characteristics and what it needs to survive. The paint-stained fingers led the children into experiencing the joy of discovery. Even though everyone had the same two colors of orange…
Each year ArtPrize visitors thank me for providing the opportunity for them to be a part of my work. The interactive nature of my work invites collaboration. Each unique installation offers an immersive art experience. Year after year, ArtPrize visitors say that they seek out my work. Their enthusiasm to be involved in the creative…