All morning with severely handicapped artists trying to make a living...trying to find their way to peace and livelihood through paint. Stuck in pain and difficulty to depths beyond imagination.
If you are an artist and have materials you are not using, please get them to my gallery this week. If you are a friend or patron, please feel free to donate monetarily for us to purchase items, or please drop off gently or unused art materials to the gallery. There are people here who would know great gratitude for your help, and use the materials to survive...especially: watercolor, brushes, watercolor blocks, colored pencils and paper...anything and everything you might not need anymore. Please...
Then in the afternoon, a reception with dignitaries from the Thai government, other Embassies, educators, some of the handicapped artists and other artisans and actors. It was a lovely time, and the exchange of gifts and hopes were expressed.
Following this, I had dinner with his Excellency the Ambassador and his wife Sophia. I saw in the formal dining room, enjoying two of the finest people I have ever come to know. Behind them, on the wall, larger then life..my painting Harvest Moon Rising.
We spoke of ideas and ways of helping of how to be of service in the world. I am so proud to have experienced this. I am so relieved with gratitude...one of the most humbling, and strengthening days of my life.
Tomorrow is another day in Thailand.
Below you shall find photographs from my experience with the handicapped artisans. It was an amazing experience, and I do hope that we can gather support from our friends in Indianapolis to support these talented people.
(Please contact my gallery director and assistant, Peeps/Sarah if you are interested in donating - gallerydirector@domontgallery.com)
Bravery.
Nakhonpathom Disabled artists.
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You are so meant to be where you are!
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