Parcel Post sessions began 3 weeks ago. Starting anything, especially something new, takes fortitude and courage yet staff, volunteers and participating artists collectively leapt into their creative processes with grace and excitement.
In that very first session art parcels were given a foundation layer of primer and experimentation with primary colors. It was amazing to see the variety of ways participating artists started off their parcels - swirling brush strokes, extra thick coats of primer, vibrant yellow, subtle shades of deep reds and light tints of blue. In one session we had already begun the transformation of our simple cardboard boxes into the rich beginnings of artworks.
The remainder of this post will introduce several of the participating artists, volunteers and staff members. We look forward to continuing to introduce project participants as Parcel Post continues.
Beginning at Pitt County Senior Center, meet Alice Farmer ...
and Patricia Clemons ...
Below is Judy Jones (L) with Beki Purvis (R), MSW student at ECU
and one of two wonderful student placements, generously facilitated by
Holly Garriott and Heather White at the Pitt County Arts Council.
The second student is Jasmine Simpson, here with participating artist
Sonia Lopez on the right.
Next meet Merritt Clark (L), here with staff member Beth Harrell
at the Grace Martin Senior Center.
And Grace Rue (L) with Charles Mason (R)
At UHC Ramseur, meet Wavel Lawson ..
... and Ruby Estridge
... and Becky Bowman
A group shot at Autumn Care of Biscoe - we'll meet group members
individually in future posts.
Here are a couple to start us off - Irene Brewer in action ...
And Marie Crisco (L) with Willie Boddy (R)
The group at Wayne County Services on Aging, led by the lovely Beverly Williams, whose favorite color is, you guessed it!, pink. Can you spot her?
Amelia Sanchez (R) sharing her box story with Mary Taylor (L), a long-time volunteer in the Memory Loss Respite Program known for her dedication and compassion.
Margaret Bell and Bynum Owens hard at work on their art parcels.
And me, sandwiched between Bynum Owens on the left and Hattie Batts on the right.
Next meet Merritt Clark (L), here with staff member Beth Harrell
at the Grace Martin Senior Center.
And Grace Rue (L) with Charles Mason (R)
At UHC Ramseur, meet Wavel Lawson ..
... and Ruby Estridge
... and Becky Bowman
A group shot at Autumn Care of Biscoe - we'll meet group members
individually in future posts.
Here are a couple to start us off - Irene Brewer in action ...
And Marie Crisco (L) with Willie Boddy (R)
The group at Wayne County Services on Aging, led by the lovely Beverly Williams, whose favorite color is, you guessed it!, pink. Can you spot her?
Amelia Sanchez (R) sharing her box story with Mary Taylor (L), a long-time volunteer in the Memory Loss Respite Program known for her dedication and compassion.
Margaret Bell and Bynum Owens hard at work on their art parcels.
And me, sandwiched between Bynum Owens on the left and Hattie Batts on the right.
Looking forward to introducing the faces of Guilford county.
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