Cape Elizabeth High School (CEHS) senior Hannah Lowenstein is seeking participants to create a community art piece that highlights the powerful impact of art therapy on mental health. The final piece consists of two seven foot by five foot wooden brains, made up of 50 uniquely shaped tiles each, crafted by John Gardiner, a professor at Maine College of Art. One hundred participants (age 14+) from Cape Elizabeth (students, teachers, and Cape's community) are invited to an event at CEHS on April 15th at 4pm, regardless of artistic experience.
At this event, artists will receive one tile, art supplies, and will choose from a selection of art therapy prompts to create abstract art. After the event, artists will be asked to reflect about the creative process and its impact on their mental well-being. The completed tiles will be assembled into a permanent installation in the CEHS cafeteria, serving as a lasting reminder that no one is alone. The Cape community and artists are invited to the installation’s grand reveal on May 12th at CEHS. This project is made possible thanks to a grant from Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation (CEEF). If you would like to participate, please register by April 1st. For updates, follow @cehsbrainwavesinstallation on Instagram. Questions/FMI: hannah.lowenstein@capeelizabethschools.org