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Imagine: It is 3:30 on an early summer afternoon. The light is soft. The air is fresh. Insects chirp. A child rests. She feels at peace with the gentle scents and sounds of the afternoon. Peace comes in greens and blues and violet.
Stephanie loves what she does. She helps people thrive*. She is assembling 30 volunteers to be honored in colorful atmospheric and emotionally saturated portraits. Each volunteer will be rendered in a triptych and a stand-alone portrait. 120 panels. Volunteer participants receive the stand-alone portrait, for free, as a thank you for participating.
Everyone that has experienced trauma is invited to participate.
Stephanie will create your portraits from your responses to a series of questions and prompts; an appreciative inquiry through email. You will share scents, colors, sounds, objects, physical sensations, memories, or images representing your preferred state of being. The artwork is a physical and visual reminder of the best in you and your potential. It is a tool to foster appreciation; you are part of a community and you have the power and capacity to thrive.
Stephanie will ensure your privacy is safe and secure - you share only what you want and she shares only what you want. Let her know if you'd like to remain anonymous.
The triptychs will be exhibited publicly in galleries and alternative venues: medical and community service providers, rehabilitation facilities, and shelters.
Stephanie loves what she does. She helps people thrive*. She is assembling 30 volunteers to be honored in colorful atmospheric and emotionally saturated portraits. Each volunteer will be rendered in a triptych and a stand-alone portrait. 120 panels. Volunteer participants receive the stand-alone portrait, for free, as a thank you for participating.
Everyone that has experienced trauma is invited to participate.
Stephanie will create your portraits from your responses to a series of questions and prompts; an appreciative inquiry through email. You will share scents, colors, sounds, objects, physical sensations, memories, or images representing your preferred state of being. The artwork is a physical and visual reminder of the best in you and your potential. It is a tool to foster appreciation; you are part of a community and you have the power and capacity to thrive.
Stephanie will ensure your privacy is safe and secure - you share only what you want and she shares only what you want. Let her know if you'd like to remain anonymous.
The triptychs will be exhibited publicly in galleries and alternative venues: medical and community service providers, rehabilitation facilities, and shelters.
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A Hidden Haiku Morning fog. Cool. Grey. Promise burns beyond the veil. Breathing. Rising. Strong. |
* Hi. This is Steph. I'm not a therapist, and don't pretend to be one. I am a fellow survivor hoping to support you in your efforts to heal and thrive. If you are Struggling., Despondent, Despairing., please seek professional help. You do NOT have to suffer. Your family physician or licensed counselor may be a good place to start.
There are a lot of helpful resources out there - the links below aren't intended as an endorsement of any particular organization or healing methodology. I offer them as an invitation to research and find what will work for you.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. You may also find helpful resources through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
There are a lot of helpful resources out there - the links below aren't intended as an endorsement of any particular organization or healing methodology. I offer them as an invitation to research and find what will work for you.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. You may also find helpful resources through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
© 2017 Stephanie Gwen Kossmann
Stephanie Kossmann retains the copyrights to her artwork and all images thereof. Collectors may photograph their artwork for insurance or estate planning purposes. Please contact Stephanie to request permission prior to using images for any other purposes.
Stephanie Kossmann retains the copyrights to her artwork and all images thereof. Collectors may photograph their artwork for insurance or estate planning purposes. Please contact Stephanie to request permission prior to using images for any other purposes.