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Promoting Longevity Through Engagement In Purposeful Occupations, Jennifer K. Fortuna
Promoting Longevity Through Engagement In Purposeful Occupations, Jennifer K. Fortuna
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Ron Henry, an artist based in Grand Junction, CO, provided the cover art for the Fall 2022 edition of The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT). “On the Trail to Durango” is a 36” x 36” painting made from oil and acrylic on gesso board. Ron has been creating beautiful art since he was a child. Art has provided Ron with a strong sense of purpose throughout his life. At age 90, Ron attributes his longevity to living a healthy lifestyle and regular engagement in purposeful occupations, such as painting. In this tenth anniversary issue of OJOT, Occupation and the …
Sorrow Cannot Resurrect, Sharon Mathew
Sorrow Cannot Resurrect, Sharon Mathew
be Still
The magenta skull symbolizes life and death while the sword passing through the skull is a symbol of life’s ever present cycle of conflicts, grief, and sorrow. The ambiguous gray of the sword is used to convey the fact that we will all encounter an incredibly vast variety of struggles throughout the course of our lives. It is also outlined with gold detailing as a play on the phrase “every cloud has a silver lining. As the sword pierces the skull, out pours technicolor tears and blood. The bright colors represent the immense beauty and growth that we can find …
In The Face Of Conflict, Mohammed Khatib
In The Face Of Conflict, Mohammed Khatib
be Still
In the chaos of conflict, amongst the confusion, emotion, and fear lies truth like the eye of a raging storm. Within this, one may find peace, tranquility, and the storm will follow in suit.
Black Lives Matter: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize (2021), Gregory T. Wilkins
Black Lives Matter: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize (2021), Gregory T. Wilkins
The International Journal of Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education
The image is of a woman of African descent who is wearing a colorful headdress which cascades down one side of her head to her tattered sweater. One eye is blind. The other eye has a target over it with her eye looking to the side. The target represents the world looking at her, targeting/labeling her because of the color of her skin, and it also represents her looking out into the world focusing intently on the future. Her eye is looking to the side engaging the periphery; she is ready and fully aware of her surroundings. Pending on the …
Black Lives Matter: Hands Up, Don't Shoot (2021), Gregory T. Wilkins
Black Lives Matter: Hands Up, Don't Shoot (2021), Gregory T. Wilkins
The International Journal of Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education
The image is of a multi-colored background with crochet thread radiating across the canvas. White Fleece letters are quilted onto the canvas spelling out the words ‘Hands Up, Don't Shoot’
Stop Telling Women To Smile: Stories Of Street Harassment And How We’Re Taking Back Our Power, Mio Yoshizaki
Stop Telling Women To Smile: Stories Of Street Harassment And How We’Re Taking Back Our Power, Mio Yoshizaki
Feminist Pedagogy
This book review addresses the author, Fazlalizadeh's approach to art as social justice, overarching definitions of gender-based street harassment, and intersectionality. This review also offers suggestions for how feminist educators may utilize Stop telling women to smile in classrooms.
Colby Museum Of Art: Faith Ringgold “Story Quilt” Acquired, Bob Keyes
Colby Museum Of Art: Faith Ringgold “Story Quilt” Acquired, Bob Keyes
Colby Magazine
The Colby Museum of Art adds a coveted Faith Ringgold story quilt to its collection.
The Anatomy Of Human Occupation, Jennifer K. Fortuna
The Anatomy Of Human Occupation, Jennifer K. Fortuna
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Emily Balog, PhD., OTR/L, ECHM, an occupational therapy professor and artist based in New Jersey, provided the cover art for the Summer 2022 edition of The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT). “The Knitting Brain” is an 11” x 15” painting made from watercolors. The inspiration for this painting came from years of experience working with individuals with head injury, stroke, and mental illness. The piece is from her Anatomy of Human Occupation series. This collection of paintings is a unique and authentic representation of Dr. Balog’s love of the human body and the healing power of occupation. Dr. …
Hesed: Redeemed Brokenness In A Multimedia Retelling Of The Biblical Story Of Ruth, Elizabeth R. Kijowski
Hesed: Redeemed Brokenness In A Multimedia Retelling Of The Biblical Story Of Ruth, Elizabeth R. Kijowski
ELAIA
Through the powerful interaction between the visual arts and music, an ancient story of brokenness and redemption is retold. This thesis seeks to give greater insight into this multimedia retelling of the biblical book of Ruth. Scholarly sources were reviewed to deepen understanding, and works from professional visual artists and musicians were examined for this project to come together. The end product is this thesis as well as a body of art and a five-movement piece of music. This combination of visual art and music allows the relevance of the biblical book of Ruth to be seen in the transforming …
Parnassus
Parnassus
The 2022 edition of the student literary journal, Parnassus, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.