Art for Healing

Posted by Harriet Hodgson @harriethodgson1, Oct 26, 2018

Kudos to the Montreal Museum of Fine Art for allowing physicians to write prescriptions for free admission to the museum. And kudos to Mayo Clinic for its art program. From the beginning, Mayo Clinic believed that art can uplift patients and foster healing. Whether it's Rochester, Jacksonville or Scottsdale, Mayo Clinic displays a wide range of artwork for patients. The Rochester site published a brochure for a self-guided tour of artwork. I live in Rochester and every time I'm at Mayo, I take the time to look at the artwork.

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healthytoday | @healthytoday | Feb 10, 2019

In reply to @parus "Doing art does help heal my mind at times." + (show)

It seems to me that the arts are a gift from the divine, a way to sooth the soul. The arts speak the language of metaphor.

Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Feb 14, 2019

I saw this today about cutting paper. This looks like a lace wall hanging, and is really nice. Phil Ponce (who does this) has a PBS talk show in Chicago, and I thought I would share. If you have the patience, any one can do this. Enjoy!

https://news.wttw.com/2012/04/03/paper-cuts

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @jenniferhunter "I saw this today about cutting paper. This looks like a lace wall hanging, and is..." + (show)

@jenniferhunter That was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @jenniferhunter "I saw this today about cutting paper. This looks like a lace wall hanging, and is..." + (show)

@jenniferhunter Beautiful And stunning work! I think my hands would cramp up too much from the arthritis to handle such fine motor skills.
Ginger

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @jenniferhunter "I saw this today about cutting paper. This looks like a lace wall hanging, and is..." + (show)

@jenniferhunter The paper art work is beautiful! My son does similar Lino cuts and prints with the cut work. Thank you!

Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Feb 14, 2019

In reply to @becsbuddy "@jenniferhunter The paper art work is beautiful! My son does similar Lino cuts and prints with..." + (show)

@becsbuddy Would you be able to share some of your son's work? I'd love to see it. I love lace, and seeing something that looks like lace is neat. I recently got interested in Irish crochet lace and bought some pieces. The motifs have all kinds of flowers and plants that are made individually, and then those are crocheted together into a shape to make a collar or even a dress. The Irish rose is a common 3 dimensional motif. If I was born a hundred years ago, I'd probably be in a circle of women doing that and making beautiful clothing.

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 17, 2019

The Power of Art

I knew that I had to share this with all of you when I saw it in Pages - Cancer Education Center - Newsfeed - The Power of Art
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/cancer-education-center/newsfeed/the-power-of-art/

Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Feb 18, 2019

Here's an article about the benefits of making art, even if you think you're not good at it.... just trying and playing with it has benefits. Thanks Teresa for reminding me to share this.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-should-make-art-even-if-youre-bad-2016-6?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar&utm_term=mobile&referrer=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2KkOBmnJPCG45Emxk9z8Tj5nW1skvTkVQAYmIShtXlvTvGd29qy2_10lw

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 18, 2019

In reply to @jenniferhunter "Here's an article about the benefits of making art, even if you think you're not good..." + (show)

Thanks, @jenniferhunter. I don't think of myself as artistic but I'm going to give some art work at try!

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Feb 18, 2019

Good Morning kids,
I can't get over how talented you gals are.
If I can successfully draw a stick figure I feel deserving of a standing ovation. Nice there are so many artistic people who bring so much beauty into the world. Keep up the beautiful work and continue sharing.
Jake