Art for Mental Health
Depression comes like a moonless night. You don't notice that it's arriving at first, but as the light begins to fade, you notice the darkness. Not all at once, but you can feel it coming, from dusk to full darkness. And then it consumes you...
when darkness comes is very personal for me. It is inpired by my own experiences with depression. When my 'darkness' comes, I can usually see it approaching. Sometimes I can take actions to move away from it, but other times, I can't circumvent it. For many people, depression can be there while they go through the routine of day to day life; or it can be completely debilitating. For me, either way, it consumes my thoughts and actions.
My hope is that by opening up about my own depression, others can learn more about the illness and become aware of it - maybe in themselves, maybe in others. Through education and conversation, hopefully we can lift the stigma of mental illness, making it easier for people suffering to get help.
I have dealt with depression most of my adult life, but I didn't understand what it was I was diagnosed in my early 30's. During that time, many people have helped me through the spells, including friends, family, doctors, and therapists. And modern medicine has helped to keep these episodes at bay most of the time. But I am always on the lookout for the signs in my own life, and others. And I try to take action when I see them.
May is Mental Health Month...in support of this, and mental health services, I will be donating 15% of my show sales in May to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Oregon.
when darkness comes is a two month exhibit, opening Wednesday, May 3, and closing Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Art On Broadway Gallery in Beaverton, Oregon. See more art from the show here, and on my website.
Please join me ...
Artist Reception Saturday, May 13th 5:00pm - 8:00pm complimentary refreshments & wine
Artist Talk
Saturday, June 10th 5:00pm seating is limited, please reserve your spot
by emailing
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both at
12570 Broadway Beaverton, OR
