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I am excited to share in a project that has been funded/supported by the Edmonton Arts Council. I will engage with older adults to capture their likeness in both image and narrative to celebrate the beauty in ageing, culminating with a show of portraits and stories. I have been engaging older adults for portrait sittings for over 20 years as both an artist and a healthy ageing nurse. What began as an extension of my interest in watercolour portraits evolved into an exploration of a unique process that is a mode of reminiscence that is a positive experience for the model. During the sitting, I have the privilege of hearing anecdotes from their life story. I will digitally record the sittings and will later collaborate with a writer to merge the image and dialogue into a cohesive whole. I am proposing a formal final event with framed originals and a portable, travelling show that will visit interested venues (e.g., community sites, institutions, etc.).
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Susan
6/28/2022 04:14:49 pm
I love the succinct description of the project. Congratulations on seeing this through. I’m sure it will be a great success. Who are you working with as the writer?
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Mary Whale
8/10/2022 05:47:23 pm
A good friend and great writer, Laurel Sproule.
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3/12/2023 02:37:01 pm
Just learned of your project and would like to hear and see more….especially location and date for its exhibit. I live in rural Alberta west of Red Deer so want to plan a “road trip” to attend the exhibit, perhaps even your opening. Lovely portraits!
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AuthorMary Whale is an artist and nurse advocating regard for the beauty of the ageing process. Archives
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