Art has proved therapeutic for one Massapequa Park resident.
Katie, a member of the Old Bethpage-based Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), displayed her work at a recent art exhibit.
FREE, a not-for-profit agency that supports more than 3,500 individuals with different abilities on Long Island, together with The LENZ Winery, one of Long Island’s oldest and most prestigious North Fork vineyards, hosted a “Meet the Artists’” reception to celebrate a special exhibition created by individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The exhibit, “Future Fossils” runs through Labor Day.
The sculptural depictions on view reflect the artists’ work with clay as they delved back into time and explored the field of archaeology and artifacts of the past. The artists were inspired by the concepts they found and vigorously grabbed onto clay as they developed what would eventually become the “Future Fossils” exhibit. Each sculpture was individually carved, molded and painted.
FREE artists and their work include “Sand Dollar” by Katie of Massapequa Park; “Moon Comet” by Chris of Wantagh; “Shark Tooth” by Alicia of Medford; and “Lake Bed” by Christine of Mt. Sinai.
The artists participate in art Therapy programs offered by FREE, a leader in the field of human services dedicated to helping individuals of all abilities to realize their full potential and prevail over life’s challenges. Art therapy provides a powerful means for healing and communication for anyone, but especially for people who find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings through spoken words alone.
