WORKSHOP GOALS
- Provide a safe space for people to express themselves personally and within a group.
- Focus on the process of creation, which parallels the process of living.
- Foster untapped self-expression, promote personal accomplishment and growth.
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"Life Triumph"
three-dimensional, text laden acrylic collage on masonite
Viewable at the Brain Injury Accociation of Colorado, Denver
January 1997
6' x 4'
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WORKSHOP PROCESS
- The group decides on a shared theme.
- Members brainstorm words that express ideas, qualities, feelings, and images regarding the common theme.
- Group members assist in drawing a final composition that represents these words.
- Personal stories are written about individual experiences of these words.
- Paper-maché forms are built of the composition to give dimension to the piece as group members cover the surface with copies of their writings.
- The composition is painted in acrylics, adding definition, color & individual style.
- The group collaboratively writes a new story of what the art piece means for them today - a powerful reflective process.
- Members read their personal stories to share their perspective with the group. Video documentation is left with the sponsor for future reference.
- A book with photos is made which documents the entire process as detailed above.
- This accompanying book is displayed beside the completed art as an educational tool where viewers can also write comments.
- Each participant receives a Certificate of Artistry with a photo and the story of the art piece creation.
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