The Lab
840 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado 80504Events
Artists Reception: 4/1/2023 5:30 - 8 pm
(I will be at the Artists Reception from 5 - 7 pm.)
I have two paintings in the exhibition:
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| Sunrise Through the Valley |
Sunrise Through the Valley, 20" x 20" oil painting
The sun always rises each morning. It's one thing that survivors of sexual abuse can count on. And this is a metaphor. As we trust the sun to rise each day, may we learn to trust the people who offer to help everyone of us through recovery.
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| Difficult Women's Rage |
Difficult Women's Rage, 24" x 18" oil painting
Women who stand up for themselves are called “difficult women” in the eyes of individuals who are uncomfortable being around strong women. Through out my career, I have always been called “difficult” and I wear the label as a “Badge of Courage”.
The Blue Bench Organization
The Blue Bench Organization is metro Denver’s only comprehensive sexual assault prevention and survivor support center. Since our founding in 1983, we have worked tirelessly to eliminate sexual assault and diminish the impact it has on individuals, their loved ones and our community. Through issue advocacy, scientifically-supported prevention programs and a robust offering of low to no-cost client services including a 24-hour hotline, individual and group therapy and case management, The Blue Bench has helped hundreds of thousands of Denver-area people of all gender identities find the courage to move from victim to survivor.
Throughout the Denver area there are blue benches that are a symbol: It's a safe place. A place for community conversation. A place that invites everyone to come as they are.
When you see a blue bench in a neighborhood, it serves as a marker that in the community, survivors are believed and supported.
