A group of resident artists from the Mercy Housing Lakefront art therapy program are sharing work based on their life experiences in “Those People,” a special exhibition at the Weinberg/Newton Gallery.
The residents use a variety of media, but all of their work explores the sense of “otherness” that they have been made to feel within their communities. It also plays on themes of identity and security.
Eventually, he found his way to Mercy Housing where he was introduced to art therapy. It was a natural fit for Gonzales, who always had an interest in the arts. Suddenly he found a new outlet for healing and reflecting on his experiences with PTSD. His paintings on display in the gallery are chaotic and in vivid color, and often directly mimic his emotional state at the time of their creation.
Angelini and Weinberg/Newton owner David Weinberg both intend to continue the partnership. A larger show centered around the theme “home” is already in the works for next year.
