This is her art-school junior-year thesis project, based on the Herman Melville story, Bartleby the Scrivener. Her work is on display here at her school's show.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
BURSTING WITH PRIDE
Some people - like my amazing 21-year-old daughter - are born with a gift. And a smaller subset of those people - like my daughter - decide they want to use that gift to make the world a better place. Amy plans to be an art therapist.
This is her art-school junior-year thesis project, based on the Herman Melville story, Bartleby the Scrivener. Her work is on display here at her school's show.
This is her art-school junior-year thesis project, based on the Herman Melville story, Bartleby the Scrivener. Her work is on display here at her school's show.
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Congrats to Amy and to you! The art looks fascinating! I believe when things get dire, art (and poetry and music and song!) are the answers.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best for the future,
Nila.
Thank you so much, Nila! I know you can relate to seeing your child on the cusp of adulthood and praying for her/his success. And I totally agree: in dark times, we need the arts more than ever. Love, Susan
DeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yvonne! And thank you for being such a sympathetic ear during the long, long process!!
DeleteI love this, Susan! Your daughter's work is stunning, and I love that it's based on Bartleby--- one of my favorite stories!
ReplyDeleteSide note: This is Jody btw. Realized after I posted the comment above that I was logged into a different blogger account :/
DeleteThank you so much, Jody! It's mixed media - part collage, part drawing - and IMHO, that really makes it pop. Hope to hear some good news about your kids soon!! I'm sure you have some!
DeleteWOW!! What an amazing talent and a wonderful daughter. Doing something that one enjoys and sharing with the world in order to make someone else's life better is so fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Nicola! It's heartwarming to get such lovely responses to my bragging!
DeleteArt therapist. How cool! I don't even know what all that entails, but I'm going to have to research it now.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Crystal! As I understand it, it's basically a way to get people to express whatever life issues they're having through art rather than words. But please do look it up so you can get a better explanation!
DeleteAmy is already a gift to the world
ReplyDeleteIndeed she is. But are you sure you're not slightly biased, being her dad and all???
DeleteYou SHOULD be bursting with pride. You obviously have a very special daughter, so go ahead... pop a few of those buttons!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. It's my pleasure to return the favor. Count me in as your newest groupie. :)
How fabulous, Susan! This is fantastic! Art therapy is a joy... I have a friend who does that here in Curaçao, and—wow, the stories she tells. Kudos to Amy, and to you for raising such a gifted, large-hearted child :)
ReplyDeleteGuilie @ Life In Dogs
Beautiful work and art therapy is such a wonderful field. A friend's daughter is in that field and loves it so much. So rewarding. Wishing your daughter all the best. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
This is the absolute nicest way for someone to tell me to get off my ass and get back to my blog after 4 months! Thanks Jess! Maybe I'll just do that.
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