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Nurturing Personal Capacities Through Engagement In Art, Jennifer K. Fortuna
Nurturing Personal Capacities Through Engagement In Art, Jennifer K. Fortuna
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Andy Wunderlin, an artist based in Vicksburg, MI, provided the cover art for the Spring 2022 edition of The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT). “Tree with Birds” is a 10” x 13” drawing made from colored pencil (see Figure 1). Andy’s style is uniquely photorealistic. His work involves meticulous attention to detail. Each piece takes between 6 months and 2 years to complete. For Andy, drawing provides a powerful source of motivation and purpose. Art has played an important role in the development of Andy’s personal capacities and potential.
The Reciprocal Relationship Between Art And Occupational Therapy Practice, Jennifer Fortuna
The Reciprocal Relationship Between Art And Occupational Therapy Practice, Jennifer Fortuna
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Susan Burwash, Ph.D., OTR/L, an occupational therapy professor and artist based in Washington State, provided the cover art for the Winter 2017 issue of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT). The featured piece contains Professor Burwash’s signature fauxpals, lampwork glass beads made from molten glass and pure silver foil. Art creates balance between traditional medicine and personal medicine, those meaningful activities that give life purpose. Professor Burwash’s personal medicine is making beautiful things that can be given away.