The Art of Creating Hope
Erin K. Peavey
Let's Build Connected Communities Together! Health & Well-being Architect + Researcher + Advocate I Podcast Host of Shared Space
I was recently talking with a friend describe a community that he works with, one that has been disinvested in, whose streets are filled with potholes and cracks, physical symbols of neglect. He was telling me that in their experience, they’ve seen that desperation is the culprit for so many ills, and that HOPE is the antidote.
It got me thinking about art can be a small, tangible symbol of hope in our lives. Art through dance, song, and brass bands like the second line in New Orleans that celebrates a newly wed couple. Or the beautiful murals that line the buildings down the street from me. Announcing to all – let there be hope. Let there be love!
As an architect and researcher, I’ve always been curious about the interplay between our quality of life and the places where we spend our time. And it is clear for many people that relationship is not a beneficial one. Many people who have over generations have been relegated and confined to places that tell them they are less-than.?
I am a part of a movement that is dedicated to helping create places that empower healthy, well, connected lives where everyone sees their value in the world around them.
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Principal at Ocurrente Design
1 å¹´As designers and architects, we work every day to make sure that, no matter their income level or project budget, our clients and stakeholders see on a tangible level that they deserve to be valued. Thanks for letting us know that we are not alone in our efforts! I appreciate your writing and sharing on this topic and look forward to your inspirational posts.
Let's Build Connected Communities Together! Health & Well-being Architect + Researcher + Advocate I Podcast Host of Shared Space
1 å¹´Thanks so much for sharing Kenneth Jackson ??
Let's Build Connected Communities Together! Health & Well-being Architect + Researcher + Advocate I Podcast Host of Shared Space
1 å¹´Thanks so much for sharing Don H. Ruggles ??
Director of Business Development at Suffolk Construction
1 å¹´I love this! Art reveals our dreams, expresses our pain, and heals us through connection. "I SEE you" is what it feels like to me when I witness art that resonates with me. A beautiful reminder to integrate art into our lives and work, Erin K. Peavey.