My “beautifully therapeutic” artworks are aesthetically delightful and invite interaction. These sensory experiences cultivate consecrated* pleasure to bring healing, wholeness, and true human flourishing. They’re also customizable, durable, easy to install, and cleanable. They're ideal for designers and others who value evidence-based design in health care settings, especially memory care, dementia, Alzheimer’s, senior living, and similar settings. Contact me to discuss your needs!
Wandering Waves
Memory Cube PROTOTYPES - What do you think?
My two “Memory Cube” prototypes (below) already fuse beauty with proven, brain and memory-stimulating therapies. I’m inviting you to contact me with your input to make them even better. Also, stay tuned for more refined concepts based on input. Thanks!
Memory Cubes - PROTOTYPE 1
MEMORY CUBES - PROTOTYPE 2
“‘Beautifully therapeutic’ fine art cultivates consecrated pleasure to bring healing, wholeness, and true human flourishing. It can do this through visual and other sensory experiences, like physical touch and interaction. In fact, fine art that stimulates a wide variety of sensory experiences has the potential to be extraordinarily ‘beautifully therapeutic.’ ”
*I included the modifier “consecrated” to distinguish virtuous pleasure from depraved pleasure. There are pleasures that are depraved and destructive: the high from illicit and addiction-causing drugs, the momentary rush of stealing something, the strange satisfaction of lashing out in bitter vengeance, watching violence in a movie, and more. Fine art can fit this description if it’s nothing more than an artist’s vain self-expression, is poorly crafted, arouses vice, and is devoid of hope or beauty. By contrast, fine art that brings consecrated pleasure is that which is both enjoyable and constructive. It’s not that such fine art can’t deal with painful topics or include an artist’s self-expression. But ultimately, healing art, art that brings wholeness and human flourishing, must convey aesthetic beauty along with virtue that lightens the soul and body. Read more HERE.
Environments for Aging Expo + Conference
I was honored that DAC Art Consulting showcased my interactive sculpture “Wandering Waves” at the April, 2024 Environments for Aging Expo + Conference in Atlanta. Together, we met the event’s goal to “offer the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional and attractive living environments that meet the needs of our aging population. During this three-day learning experience, attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in senior-friendly design for long-term and residential care settings.”
