A Pamela Alderman Art Collaboration
We Drew a Circle invites inclusion and healing. For this creative care workshop, each participant painted repeating circular patterns on wooden tiles with warm and cool colors to form a larger design. This mosaic art form soothes and alleviates stress through the radiating circle motif. Inspired by a line from an Edwin Markham poem I memorized as a child, “We drew a circle that took him in,” the final collage blends the round images painted by various people into one piece. The 9×5½ foot colorful collage highlights our need for acceptance, understanding, and support.
Families Dealing With Homicide
One mother, unsure of whether to participate or not, finally sat down to create an art piece. While gluing colorful paper onto the wooden panel, the woman talked about losing her son to gun violence. At the end of the workshop, I asked, “What did you like most about the workshop?” She responded, “Somehow making the art made me happy.” For this woman, and others, the creative process is a sacred journey. We Drew a Circle emphasizes the importance of encircling each individual within a compassionate community in our collective journey towards healing.
Client Feedback
We are thankful for the vision and talents of Pamela Alderman, who guided our staff, community members, and those touched by crime in this healing art experience. The piece now hangs in our main office in hopes of inspiring those we serve during their healing journey.
Angelica Ferrer, Victim Witness Coordinator, Kent County Prosecutor’s Office
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