The purpose of "Our Bond With Nature" exhibition (October 25 - December 25, 2018) is to raise awareness about our magnificent natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. Through this highly publicized exhibition talented artists from around the world who care about our environment will receive promotion and exposure to our extensive international … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2018
Heidi Hooper’s Determination to Create Art Led to World-Wide Acclaim
This article by Heidi Hooper is about her passion and fortitude to create art in spite of obstacles and how it led to world-wide acclaim. After having achieved many accolades as a metalsmith artist, she was faced with cancer which left permanent damage to her arm. She could no longer work in that medium. Her persistence led to her becoming a world-acclaimed, award-winning … [Read more...]
Artistic Expression and Mental Illness
While serving as a volunteer in a leading mental hospital I was horrified to see patients being routinely injected by Thorazine as they continued to stare into oblivion. I saw no signs of rehabilitation being offered to these unfortunate individuals who spent most of their time in isolation. I felt frustrated and disillusioned with the profession and the … [Read more...]