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We are all survivors of our path in life. We climb our mountains or fall down the side searching for our authentic self. We all need healing. In 1996 I began to travel the path of healing by creating multi media art installations on social issues, ie; sexual abuse, domestic violence, drug/alcohol addictions. Each series would take 6-8 months from conception to completion. I used painting, photography, soft sculpture, hand made books, where ever the creator lead. Then non profit organizations were contacted to display the art and I presented a program sharing our family story. I worked in this area for five years and did a number of installations.
“The Web With Many Weavers” is a series of artwork that is a personal reflection of my daughter’s tragedy of abuse and our family moving through the extensive and ongoing process of healing.
The work of building a life is done every day, day after day. I wanted to celebrate the survivors who were reclaiming their lives and families. This lead to the creation of “Gallery of Survivors”.
Through my contacts with non-profits I found Cenikor, a residential program for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and began working with the women using my art as a vehicle for communication. A few years later I began doing a similar program with The Haven a rehabilitation program run by the State of Colorado.
In the last 2 years another service project that has claimed my focus…HEART (Health Education Africa Resource Team).
What We Do
- Libraries and interactive games for schools and orphanages
- Orphan support including school uniforms and livestock
- Cottage industries for AIDS widows
- Disease prevention education
- Supplies for medical clinics
- Community development including water projects
Heart Memorial & Honor Tribute Program, a donation sends a card to honor wedding, birthdays, memorials etc.
In the beginning these were very personal and painful. I learned that working for the decent survival of all is our own best chance for survival and thriving.
TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE HEART MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE CARD PROGRAM, PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS FORM BELOW.
HEART MEMORIAL & TRIBUTE CARD PROGRAM FORM
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