Doll-making as therapy has been highlighted for me today.
Recognising my Euphrosyne and Blue Belles as art which connects us with hope.
Hope as a function of art.
Surely this is art as therapy.
Recognising my Euphrosyne and Blue Belles as art which connects us with hope.
Hope as a function of art.
Surely this is art as therapy.
Alain de Botton and John Armstrong in Art as Therapy write
"The dancers in Matisse's painting are not in denial of the troubles of this planet,
but from the standpoint of our imperfect and conflicted - but ordinary - relationship with reality,
we can look to their attitude for encouragement.
They put us in touch with a blithe, carefree part of ourselves
that can help us cope with inevitable rejections and humiliations."
"The dancers in Matisse's painting are not in denial of the troubles of this planet,
but from the standpoint of our imperfect and conflicted - but ordinary - relationship with reality,
we can look to their attitude for encouragement.
They put us in touch with a blithe, carefree part of ourselves
that can help us cope with inevitable rejections and humiliations."
Watching as a support worker guided a woman with Alzheimers to interact with the dolls.
Remembering as a function of art.
Surely this is art as therapy.
Setting up Lamentation to accompany me as I grieve for my cousin.
Sorrow as a function of art.
Surely this is art as therapy.
Remembering as a function of art.
Surely this is art as therapy.
Setting up Lamentation to accompany me as I grieve for my cousin.
Sorrow as a function of art.
Surely this is art as therapy.
LAMENTATION
for my cousin Brian who died on Monday January 13th, 2014
Kua hinga te totara i te wao nui a Tane
The totara has fallen in the forest of Tane
for my cousin Brian who died on Monday January 13th, 2014
Kua hinga te totara i te wao nui a Tane
The totara has fallen in the forest of Tane