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Nancy Calef’s Healing “Peoplescapes”

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Nancy Calef, Downtown, oil, sculpture, fabric, found objects on canvas, 36" x 48".

Nancy Calef creates highly dimensional and powerful mixed media paintings titled "Peoplescapes", that incorporate sculpture and found objects and her “plane slashing” technique. They confront a range of social, political and spiritual issues and have been exhibited widely throughout California. She is also the author of Peoplescapes -- My Story From Purging To Painting (Babu … [Read more...]

An Art Project with Hospice in Memory of My Father

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Meg Black, National Seashore

Meg Black is a foremost artist and pioneer working with natural fibers for over 30 years. Her art is in numerous private and public collections and healthcare facilities. You can read her previous article about her art for healthcare here. In this article Meg Black shares insight about her firsthand experience with Hospice care, her desire to reach out to build new … [Read more...]

Art For Healthcare: Connecting The Kinesthetic With The Aesthetic

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Meg Black

Meg Black is internationally recognized and among the few artists working with natural fibers. Her landscapes, seascapes, New England scenes and garden views have attracted many private collectors, corporations and members of the healthcare industry. In this article she explains her unique artistic vision and insight about creating art for healthcare. We are delighted to share … [Read more...]

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