Unlikely Landscape

Directive:
Create an artistic response to an article assigned for reading in class.
Time: one week notice
Setting: Made at home for Art Therapy class - Clinical Applications

Process:
I began by reading the articles and trying to decide what stood out for me. The articles to choice from were:

1. "Using Art in Counseling: Ethical Considerations" by Hammond, L. and Gantt, L.
2. "Confidentiality Reexamined: Negotiating Use of Art by Clients" by Susan Spaniol
3. "Strugglingn for Power and Influence" by Kottler, J.

I decided to go with a quote from the last article, which was "growth occurs spontaneously." I think this is an important concept to remember as a therapist. This piece, made out of plaster, represents a landscape where growth occurs spontaneously.

I began the making of the piece by pouring plaster into a tofu container, then I threw in a few pieces of trash and wood. When dry, I pulled the piece out of the mold and painted it. I then added a seed and a real flower that I found to represent some of the growth.