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Exhibition at the Toronto City Hall

Oiyee At Oystudio

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February 12th, 2012 - 08:16 PM

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Exhibition at the Toronto City Hall

I just dropped off my artwork for the "Art As a Healing Force" Exhibition at the Toronto City Hall.

The exhibition is held by The ART for Cancer Foundation from February 17 to 24, 2012 in the Rotunda at the Toronto City Hall. The multi-media exhibit will help raise awareness of the power of the creative process as a healing force, as well as promote the ART for Cancer Foundation’s free creative programs for cancer patients.

My two paintings describe how art helps in my own healing journey from gloom to glee. "Wait Up" was done when I was stuck at home recovering from my cervical spine injury. Watching the world go by and off work, I felt utterly helpless and useless. So I yelled out in the painting "wait up" !

I painted "I Am Back" in celebration of my recovery. After being cooped up at home for so long, I can finally get out on my own and have some fun. Wheeeeeee, I'm Back!






I hope the paintings will inspire those who are suffering from diseases or losses . The Art for Cancer Foundation which was founded by Cid Palacio does just that. It is is a non-profit charitable organization, committed to improving the quality of life of people living with cancer by providing an outlet for creative expression through the arts, and by supporting research into the cause, control and cure of cancer. It is a truly worth cause, and you can visit the organization's website at : http://www.artforcancerfoundation.org


Oiyee

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Oiyee At Oystudio

12 Years Ago

Toronto, ON

Marlene, Enver, Joy and Ana, thank you from the bottom of my heart ! I'm sure we all go through ups and downs in life and art is not just a healing force, but a vessel that takes us to a happier place where pains and worries are chased away.

ANA MARIA EDULESCU

12 Years Ago

Bucharest, Ro

Big congrats, Oiyee ! You deserve this so much ! So happy for you ! :)

Enver Larney

12 Years Ago

Sydney, NSW

awesome......

Joy Bradley

12 Years Ago

Omaha, NE

Congratulations on your recovery and your submissions of art work!! Beautiful! You and your work!

Oiyee At Oystudio

12 Years Ago

Toronto, ON

Wow, you're such a sweetie, Vivian. Thanks for the thread! Hugs ^.^

Oiyee At Oystudio

12 Years Ago

Toronto, ON

Thank you so much Vivian, Beth, Xueling and Andee! I'm so honoured to have known you through FAA and I can't tell you just how much I appreciate the support I have received from you all ^.^

Mosman, NSW

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Andee Design

12 Years Ago

Blue Springs, MO

Awesome news congrats!!!!! Those are lovely! Your work is so happy Oiyee!

Mosman, NSW

There's a nice Thread just for you now...deserved kudos, xV

Xueling Zou

12 Years Ago

California

Congratulations, Oiyee!! Great news!! Wish all the FAA members can go there, including me:-)!

Abbie Shores

12 Years Ago

Manchester, Cheshire

Many congratulations! Wonderful work.

Mosman, NSW

Congratulations on your fantastic 'comeback' and Art at the show, xxxVivian