I can't remember exactly how I ran across this opportunity, but I'm so delighted to have become involved.
I have been painting ceiling tiles for the Cancer Center of North Carolina. These tiles will be placed in the treatment areas, so patients will have something to look at while receiving chemo, x-rays, counseling, or any other treatment required while they wage their personal war against cancer.
My personal objective is to give the patients a "place to go" within their view. I mean, seriously, how depressing must it be to sit back in a chair, or lay on a cot, looking up at a blank, white tile, with a thousand holes? Let's face it, cancer treatment goes on, week after week.
I'm working on my fourth tile now, and loving every minute of it!
Here are a couple of the tiles I've created already.
With this one (sorry about the flash glare), I hoped the observer would feel transported out to the country. Fresh air, blue skies, and daisies!
The following tile was inspired by a ferry ride from my home town of Southport, NC, to Fort Fisher, NC. What a delightful ride! Much better than sitting in traffic on Highway 17, in 90 degree heat.
I sure hope whomever views this from their treatment area can feel the wind in their hair, the sea mist on their face, and catch the salty scent of the ocean!
Until next time, enjoy every moment!
Love from my studio,
Marilyn
It's so nice to hear the inspirations behind your paintings Marilyn. I thoroughly enjoy the lovely images and the text....keep on blogging!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra! Technology aside, it is fun.
DeleteMarilyn is blogging, woo hoo. Everything looks great, keep em coming.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Barb! Still having "issues", but oh well! It's all about FUN :)
DeleteLooking good Marilyn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, it's a learning curve for sure!
DeleteSo happy you now have a blog Marilyn - and a lovely one too! Hope you remembered to add a couple of hours to your days! Sooo much art fun and sooo little time but an excellent way for us to see what you are creating! These ceiling tiles are amazing, and that you are lending your talents to this worthwhile endeavor is and inspiration for all of us. Congratulations on the blog- am looking forward to your next post! You know I love these paintings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rosemary! It really is a wonderful project and I am thrilled to be participating!
DeleteGreat to see you have a blog Marilyn.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea about the ceiling tiles, good for you, that is very special
Best Wishes
Terry
Thanks Terry!
ReplyDeleteYes, as soon I heard about the project, I knew I wanted IN! Thanks for stopping into my blog. Now all I have to do is keep up with it, right? LOL!
I am so proud of you, and I love hearing your inspiration. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nina! I'm a fan of yours as well. Keeping it up will be the challenge, I do believe!
ReplyDeleteI can assure you that your tiles will "sweep" cancer patients away to more serene places while they undergo treatment. Over 12 years ago, when undergoing breast cancer treatment, I often wondered why they had nothing on the ceiling to engage the mind and heart while patients received radiation, etc. You provide a healing escape with each tile you create. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteSharon, thank you so much for sharing your experience in such an open forum. It is sincerely testimony like this that drives my creative energy, and let's me know that this is the project I need! BLESS YOU for being so supportive!
ReplyDeleteMy deepest gratitude.
You are most deservedly welcome, Marilyn. I received your request for me to "friend" you on Facebook. I will be happy to do so once I figure out all the Facebook settings, etc. I just started using Facebook a short time ago and have mainly only used it to communicate with family members. I'm such a neophyte. It will take me a while yet, but I won't forget your request. I'm eager to publish some photos of my art on the "Women Artists & Their Art" website and, hopefully, receive some feedback. I feel I should be sure some copyright notation is included whenever I publish such photos anywhere on the Internet, although I do not notice many on the "Women Artists & Their Art" site seem to be aware or concerned about copyright notations.
DeleteSharon, I look forward to seeing you work! Yes one must protect his or her work to the best of our ability! Explore all your security options and use caution every step of the way. I don't have a lot of knowledge, but please feel free to contact me through private message if you think I can be of any help. There are some pretty amazing groups out there! Enjoy!
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