Common Art organized and held one of its biggest art shows at the Prudential Center last weekend. City Heart had more than thirty Common Art artists who signed up to display and sell their work to Boston. The community was so excited last Wednesday and the studio filled up quickly with many faces I had not seen in a while. So many members of the community worked so hard to get the final details in order and make sure that everyone who wanted to be included in the art show was. They really did a great job. Among the many amazing pieces I saw, was colorful, glittery city scene. An artist who I have not gotten to know very well because she does not regularly attend was painting it and the painting made me stop my rushing around; it was so unique to her own artistic style, fashion, and voice and its sparkle made me smile. It was as if the painting were alive. I admired this woman’s vitality and bold yet playful way of expressing herself. All of the Common Artists remind me to be brave in my own expression, which seems funny coming from an Expressive Arts Therapies student, but you know what it is true, the Common Art artists’ ability to let their art speak is truly inspiring! I am thankful that Amanda could be there to represent the interns and I can’t wait to hear how the show went. Continue reading →