For my second art show in Chinatown, I swapped my dad for my partner and showed him something brand new. This time around was much less intimidating, and there was cake!
I was able to focus on learning about the artists, and it made the entire process much more meaningful. One show featured the work of a deceased man with schizophrenia. His friend found hundreds of pieces that he privately painted and honored his memory with this art show.
My favorite show featured people who have personal experience with disabilities. Some of the artists included a deaf person, someone whose brother has PTSD, a person with Dysgraphia (a writing disorder that makes it impossible to write clearly), and an artist with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I really enjoyed seeing the high's and the low's of people's perspectives.
The Coagula Curatorial was interesting because their show was called Show Me Your Hand. Every piece of art had "hand-labored elements" that turned artistic visions into experiential objects. It was amazing to see the depth of each piece. After imagining how much time each piece took to create, I was in awe.
I had a blast at this art show; it was the perfect break in between classes ending and finals beginning. Viewing art is so much better than looking at old PowerPoints, but life is all about finding happy mediums.
I was able to focus on learning about the artists, and it made the entire process much more meaningful. One show featured the work of a deceased man with schizophrenia. His friend found hundreds of pieces that he privately painted and honored his memory with this art show.
My favorite show featured people who have personal experience with disabilities. Some of the artists included a deaf person, someone whose brother has PTSD, a person with Dysgraphia (a writing disorder that makes it impossible to write clearly), and an artist with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I really enjoyed seeing the high's and the low's of people's perspectives.
The Coagula Curatorial was interesting because their show was called Show Me Your Hand. Every piece of art had "hand-labored elements" that turned artistic visions into experiential objects. It was amazing to see the depth of each piece. After imagining how much time each piece took to create, I was in awe.
I had a blast at this art show; it was the perfect break in between classes ending and finals beginning. Viewing art is so much better than looking at old PowerPoints, but life is all about finding happy mediums.
Hello Campbell, I worked with your mother many years ago (please say hi). I wanted to share with you an amazing experience I had in Lausanne, Switzerland when I traveled to Europe alone at 22. There is a museum there called Collection de l’Art Brut that features “outsider art” from those incarcerated and/or suffering from mental illness. It was the first time I was exposed to this and I was blown away by the creativity, skill and buoyancy of the human spirit to create despite dreadful conditions. Like you, this art inspired me greatly. I hope you have a chance to see for yourself. Best wishes in achieving your goals.
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