Art and Conversation

Julia Pugar

Entering into 2nd Avenue Commons we were greeted by a handful of familiar smiling faces who were so excited to see us with our art supplies! We gathered around a few tables where we painted, ate brownies, and shared why art was so meaningful to our lives. One resident explained how with her medical condition art has become more difficult for her, but her love for art grounds her and makes her days more enriched. Later, a student ethnographer helped the women create a piece that they both collaborated on – the resident verbally designed the piece while the student painted and sketched. A few folks said they will travel to our next location for the upcoming respite because they need more art in their lives!