Artful in Quarantine: Seeing, Sensing and Transforming, with Art!
Act III of our Artful in Quarantine playshop series was a strong finale!
We greeted each other as we streamed into Zoom, no longer strangers after sharing two uplifting Saturdays together. New guests felt equally welcomed, by warm smiles penetrating the tapestry of 40 computer screens around the globe.
This was Act III of the Artful in Quarantine trilogy. Linda Naiman facilitated the session with an inspiring presentation on the power of art, leading people on a hero’s journey from the old to the new, through the crucible of change.
We explored visual arts both by appreciating the greats and by making our own. We observed, sensed, gained grounding, and tuned into our vision for future possibilities, amidst the chaos and uncertainties still swirling around us.
An air of hope, excitement and transformation permeated the virtual space we created together over the three weekends. People lingered long after the end of the session, not ready to leave.
Here’s what a few guests had to say, about this session and the entire program series:
“I learned that art is not just drawing. It’s also about observing.” — J. Prakash (9)
“You took us on a journey inside of us, reflected on the outside in the pictures. Thank you very much.” — B. Ertürk Kılıç
“It was a great pleasure for me to experience these three weeks. Very inspiring for me. Will we be meeting again? I will miss you!” — B. Ertürk Kılıç
“I love it! Thank you so much for this ‘playshop’! I find it very interesting. I’m not good at drawing, but I learned that it’s not about doing it ‘right’. It’s about just doing it. Very insightful.” — J. Boa
“Artful in Quarantine Playful Time has been life-changing. 👏👏Truly powerful and transformative that until now I’m still processing it. Forever grateful!️🙏🏻❤️🥰” — J. Arbolario
“These have been incredible three weeks. Thank you so much for bringing us together!” — A. Sanghvi
“Thanks for organizing these 3-step workshops. They are bringing us back to the real core of our hearts.” — S. Dhavale
“Like Carol Burnett used to sing: ‘Before we know it, comes a time when we have to say so long’.” — J. Law
“Much appreciated the international perspectives.” — D. Storch
Thank you again to those who joined us for these heartwarming, spirit-boosting and boundary-pushing gatherings.
THANK YOU in particular to those who have donated to our partner organizations’ coronavirus relief efforts! All funds raised have been transferred to COVID-19 Relief Bay Area and SAPA-GP COVID-19 Relief, and they sincerely appreciate your support.
While the playshop series has come to a close, Essinova’s mission to cultivate the extraordinary through art and mind continues.
Highlights of the two other playshop sessions:
Artful in Quarantine: Sensory Power Re-discovered!
Act I of our Artful in Quarantine playshop series was a great success!
Artful in Quarantine: Musical Vibrations and Connections!
Act II of our Artful in Quarantine playshop series was a resounding hit!
