ART AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR HEALTH
In 2005 Sue Gurnee began to experiment with using art as healing "medicine". Trained as a scientific illustrator and trompe-l'oeil artist, she began the task of creating paintings in the traditions used by shamans and medicine men to evoke healing. By using her high sense perception skills to see beyond conventional sight, she created a series of paintings using layered glazing techniques.
The response at her first art show, in Graz, Austria, called "The Body Vital" was positive. She continued to paint and is currently working on vibrational paintings of the twelve physical systems of the body.
The first of the "Body Vital" series, "The Heart" was reproduced using a museum-quality fine art reproduction method. The painting was scanned at a high resolution and printed using archival inks and acid free rag paper in collectors' quality. The results of this art print experiment were astonishing. The vibrations felt in the painting were not lost. People felt the power in the prints and gave us some fascinating comments:
"At first I felt nothing. I was busy looking at the colors and the shapes. As soon as I quieted my mind I felt a bolt of energy surge up my back and my heart chakra expanded. Then I felt warm and slightly light-headed. When I think back on this painting, I can get a hint of the same feeling."
"Wow. I started bubbling up with joy and then felt very loving. My feet were warm and I felt peaceful."
"Each time I look at the painting, it changes... or is it me?!"
Sue says:..."I am thoroughly convinced that these paintings are beneficial beyond their aesthetic qualities. Last year's responses to the work have been enough to verify that changes do take place when people apply this art toward their well-being and enhanced vitality. I am planning to continue to experiment with this theme through 2008. Please send me your reactions after looking at the work. If you use kinesiology, please send me the results of your muscle testing. I have a researcher's spirit and look forward to your comments."
To the right are some of some of the paintings exhibited, I have done since the beginning of the experiment. I will place more here as the year progresses.
With love and special thanks to those who prodded me into to creating art of this nature.
THE HEART
Because of the requests for more "Body Vital" paintings, we created a special volunteer group. These dedicated helpers are involved with the tasks to fill orders, carefully wrap and mail the "Body Vital" prints to those who donate to Art Print Project International.
ART PRINT PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
We have structured this group into the categories of:
1) researchers
2) volunteer administration
3) donors
Join us!
If you are interested in becoming a donor to receive a print, contact our volunteers. They will be eager to tell you the details of how to receive one. Ask them about our latest research, too!
Send your queries to: growingwheelinternational@yahoo.com
Students in Zurich were introduced to a new collection of paintings.
COMMISSION UPDATE
I have just finished a commission entitled "Integrating Inner Principles" and am currently accepting the commissions for 2008. Humbly I thank each of the patrons who shared in the undertaking of subtle energies and ordered a painting to fit their individual needs. If you are interested in more information about the resonance art work, contact me at growingwheelinternational@yahoo.com
