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By Craig Evans | |
Charleston Currents·
06/29/2015 10:38 am
Art helps the community heal
The
Gibbes Museum
last week highlighted a way to use art to promote community healing
following the tragic June 18 church shooting that left nine dead.
“Throughout history, people have looked to the arts for inspiration
and healing during times of deep sadness,” an email said. “Members of
the local art community are responding to the tragedy through their
creativity, and the staff and board members of the Gibbes Museum have
been profoundly touched by theses meaningful photographs, videos,
drawings and illustrations that have been shared with us.
“We believe in the healing powers of art and are working with local
artists and art organizations to create a community-wide art project to
help with the healing process.”
The museum then shared four artworks that illustrated how art can help to heal:
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By Buff Ross |
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“We Shall Overcome,” by Gil Shuler |
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“Mother Emanuel,” By Timothy Banks |
In the days ahead, look for more art projects that provide inspirational
messages. The Gibbes Museum is partnering with the
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, and
Redux Studios to present a community-wide art
healing project led by local artists
Laura De La Maza and
Dianne Tennyson. More information is forthcoming.