"S.H.E. is Healing" is a community art project created mostly during the pandemic at a time of great change and uncertainty.
"The pandemic gifted me with the time to look inward." explained Suellen. " Also, it gave me time to paint, work on healing, and connect to family, friends, and community. It changed me. "
"In this project I don’t speak about other’s journey; I listen to what is shared. Painting these spirit portraits, I felt a kinship and respect for each of these women. I was honoured to be trusted to try and capture their spirit in a portrait. "
"My art is my therapy and a way to connect to others. You are encouraged to look at the artwork and let it speak to you intuitively. "
All these culturally diverse women in this exhibit represent different aspects of all of us whether you are a woman or not: the struggles, emotions, and bravery to access present & past trauma.
"I have deep respect for those who are brave enough to face the fire of truth and grow through the pain."