Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art

November 18, 2017 – April 22, 2018
Press Release for Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art

One in four adults lives with some form of mental illness. Learn more at the panel discussion for “Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art” at Fuller Craft Museum. Saturday, November 18, 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Reception and 3:00 pm Panel Discussion entitled “Discovering Compassion Through Art: Art Therapy in Community.” Our guest panel features experts in the field of Expressive Arts Therapy: Associate Professor Karen Estrella, Lesley University; Michaela Kirby, Lesley University; Lauren Leone, fiber artist and art therapist; and Michelle Napoli, William James College.
*Made possible by The Hamilton Company and Rockland Trust

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Meredith Grimsley, Foundress, 2014, Hand dyes, discharged rayon, silk organza and muslin, machine quilted, hand embroidered, handmade paper (abaca), acrylic paint, 71″ x 34.5 Photo: James Grimsley

Ian Thomas, Compensation, 2011, Slab built, molded earthenware, slip, mixed media, 18″ x 8″ x 8″ Photo: Ian Thomas.

Alison Saar, J’attends, 2007, Mixed media, 12″ x 18″ x 14″

Edward Eberle, #25 Guy(D), 2009, Porcelain, 2.5″ x 21.25″ x 21.25 Photo: Edward Eberle

Michael Janis_Echoes_2015. Kiln-formed glass, glass powder imagery. 10″ x 30″ x 4″