Brightshore Health System in Owen Sound invited emerging and professional artists to submit art pieces that were imaginative and original interpretations of "Recovery through Meaning, Belonging, Purpose and Hope". The message is essentially the meaning of life for me. My long-time friend Herbert Pryke suggested that I submit some pieces. We had worked together to raise funds in support of the protection of the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. See "Connecting with Nature" which raised tens of thousands of dollars to preserve nature.
Brightshore Health System affirmed that each of the selected pieces exemplifies how art can connect people, promote kindness, focus on building relationships, and celebrate diversity. I might add that art can also connect us to nature, the source of unlimited benefits. There are nineteen paintings on display so far...
I was very pleased to have the following six paintings selected.. so this is Good News Friday. A wonderful way to end the week. Thank you to the Brightshores Health System and many successes ahead.
"As we prepare to welcome clients into our new Wellness & Recovery Centre, we are thrilled to highlight features from our local community within the facility.
The art project that you submitted to will convey the theme “Recovery through Meaning, Belonging, Purpose and Hope”; these pieces carry support from our community throughout the building and enhances our client’s experience.
Each of the selected pieces exemplify how art can connect people, promote kindness, focus on building relationships, and celebrate diversity.
The attached prints of your art will be showcased at our upcoming community events.
Thank you for being a part of this project and we look forward to displaying your art throughout the Wellness & Recovery Centre."
Having started in oils in 1967 with Mario Airomi, there is a lot of art in my oeuvre. I am currently working on painting number 2864. Most of my art can be seen in Fine Art America which I joined a decade ago. The six paintings above can be viewed there along with 2366 others. I do not have quality images of some of my early work although the story behind every piece is recorded.
The web of the Internet allows anyone and everyone to see art while I am allowed the freedom to simply paint and look after nature. So far 1.67 million people have visited my site while I am free to simply paint, paddle and stay home... Life is very good.
Keep your paddle in the water,
Phil Chadwick
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