We were delighted to present “The Spirit of Resilience”, September 4 – November 11, 2020. This exhibition was a huge treasure trove of diverse, inspirational and thought-provoking works of art. It featured 80 artists.
Here is a sampling of art from the exhibition. Please visit the artists’ websites to learn more about them. Contact them directly to purchase their artwork.
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Peter N. Van Giesen
Blue Mountains Coastal Range, acrylic, 24″ x 24″
Nature is ever changing and in a way fragile yet strong and enduring. A model for us as reminder of our own resilience and mortality. Naturally, I am drawn to the mystery that is implicit in the natural world. I feel more spiritually alive when outside. peternvangiesen.com
Bren Sibilsky
Communing With Creator, Clay, 15.5″ x 8″ x 19″
Quiet moments with Creator give me the gift of self-reflection, which contains the seeds of change and the saving grace of promise and renewal. Wisdom forged and developed from the inner fire of perseverance strengthens personal metal fortitude. Adversity from change empowers my will and develops courage born of wisdom. brensculpture.com
Keith Morant
Morantivirus, mixed media on canvas, 30″ x 30″
In these troubled times of unreliable politicians and a raging pandemic, we must all look to new strength for our continued survival. The key word is resilience to all that may befall and art is especially valuable as a statement to that end. Resilience through our creative power is the strongest opposition to the destructive elements that threaten us. morantart.com
Debora Levy
Rethink, mixed media, 36″ x 24″ x 1.5″
My intention is to explore human condition and behavior in our natural state. I highlight the prosperity of individual human virtues, qualities and characteristics. My technique incorporates patterns in a unique way that create rhythm and ambiguity resulting in a surreal abstraction of human feelings. deboralevyart.com
Dick and Rosanne
Lotus Night, photography, 40″ x 30″
Nothing in nature signifies resilience more than the lotus. That it has been here for more than 145 million would alone make it a good candidate. But it is also associated with the symbol of rebirth as it will emerge from murky ponds to emerge as a beautiful blooming flower. It always brings us joy to see. dickandrosanne.com
Laurie Marshall
Restorative Justice Singing Tree, acrylic on wood, and colored pencil on paper, 8 feet x 16 feet.
Resilience depends on creating “The Beloved Community”, which includes all the beings on our planet and the elements that support life – earth, air, fire and water. This piece was a collective effort which I facilitated. 15 immigrant youth helped design and paint this image portraying Restorative Justice, the four elements, and celebrating Oakland, California. soulemporium.com
Editor’s note: For almost 30 years, Laurie Marshall has made murals and dramas with children in public, private and alternative schools.
I have just spent quite a bit of time reading about, and moved by, the artists’ stories relating to their creative artworks. Finding such depth, caring, along with an acute awareness of all the current crises is truly inspiring. Thank you Renee. I hope that many will find some peace and sustenance while carefully imbibing these words of resilience.
Thank you, you are doing something special for the world.
What a magnificent exhibition. Love reading the inspiration behind each of the artworks. Congratulations to all of the artists involved.
wonderful range of understandings and approaches . . . compelling work . . . soothing moments . . .
Wonderful show!
Dear Renee,
Thank you for including my painting in the refreshing Resilience show. It is inspiring to see how creative people deal with challenging times in a positive and restorative manner.
THANK YOU SO MUCH RENEE of Manhattan Arts International and your Very Special Recognition Award PANEL for this inspirational show ´ The Spirit of Resilience ´.
I was moved while reading each and every artist’s interpretation of resilience and the incredible inner strength it took some artists to journey through challenging times.
ART truly does serve as a catalyst for healing ARTISTS, individuals, society and our environment.
Yes, really an excellent exhibition!!! Great job Rene!!!