“The more I paint the more I like everything.” — Jean-Michel Basquiat
I spent the weekend in New York and loved the street art I saw, including this mural of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol by Kobra. In my work with crime victims, I was amazed by the dazzling art they sometimes created—painting or dancing or weaving their pain into beauty.
I’m no artist, but I like to invite art into my life by visiting museums, listening to music, or searching it out on the street like I did in NY. I find it healing, rejuvenating. This recent video features artists Leilani Schweitzer and Tony “Touch” Zawisza and discusses the healing power of art. I hope you find some ways to build art into your life this week.