Bedford artist showcases art as therapy in "Art Evokes Emotion" according to : WDBJ7

In Bedford County, an artist is using her work as a form of therapy. She has now opened an exhibit to allow other people to experience her art in the same way. It's called "Art Evokes Emotion" and is currently being held at the Electric Company Art Gallery. By putting her emotions onto canvas, she hopes to minister to others during their hard times. It is an interactive exhibit, asking people to write down what emotion they see in the art.




Tom Sistak – Ottawa Times via AP Jeremy Johnson bring his art and teaching skills to the Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse on July 9 in Streator. John is a brain tumor survivor and teaches abstract art as a way to get in touch with people's innate creativity. STREATOR – Jeremy Johnson has always had natural artistic ability, but in 2010, his interest in it took a new turn when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. "I began painting after the brain tumor," Johnson said. With Johnson's own history of a brain tumor and the accompanying seizures, he can reach the members of the clubhouse in a unique way.

EXCHANGE: Brain tumor patient uses art as therapy

EXCHANGE: Brain tumor patient uses art as therapyPhoto: Tom Sistak, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 In this July 9, 2017 photo, Jeremy Johnson, bring his art and teaching skills to the Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse in Streator, Ill. John is a brain tumor survivor and teaches abstract art as a way to get in touch with people's innate creativity. "I began painting after the brain tumor," Johnson said. Lori Welch, who founded the clubhouse, said the benefits of using art and music with those who have experienced traumatic brain injuries are enormous. With Johnson's own history of a brain tumor and the accompanying seizures, he can reach the members of the clubhouse in a unique way. ___Source: The (Ottawa-Streator) Times, http://bit.ly/2us6bVF___Information from: The Daily Times, http://www.mywebtimes.comThis is an AP-Illinois Exchange story offered by The (Ottawa-Streator) Times.


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