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Resting Eyes, Awakening Soul...
Resting Eyes, Awakening Soul A poetic invitation to meditative painting with the 3D eye mask Meditative painting is a form of art therapy that blends mindfulness with creative expression. Unlike traditional meditation, which often requires stillness and silence, this practice welcomes movement, color, and emotion. Each brushstroke becomes a breath. Each color, a feeling. Each pause, a moment of reflection. In the quiet space between breath and brushstroke, meditative painting


Emotional Landscapes: “Where the Light Returns"
A therapeutic art reflection by Marie-Élisabeth There are moments when resilience doesn’t roar—it swirls. It moves like water, like memory, like a brushstroke that remembers before we do. This painting, born from a quiet return to the canvas, is not a declaration. It is a whisper. A breath. A visual proof that healing does not always arrive with clarity—it sometimes arrives in color. Painted by hand, in a moment of gentle reawakening, this piece carries the emotional weight


Legacy – The Door That Remembers...
A therapeutic art reflection by Marie-Élisabeth Some doors do not open outward. They open inward—into memory, into lineage, into the quiet rooms of those who came before us. Legacy – The Door That Remembers is one such door. I carry more than memory. I carry the breath of those before me. In silence, in spiral, in gaze— I become the next layer. This is not burden. This is bloom. This piece began as a torn collage: sepia-toned architecture, a fragmented gaze, an ammonite
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Art for Awareness — The Symbolic Protest...
In honor of the International Day of Peace, September 21—this reflection invites a quieter form of protest. One shaped by color, culture,...
Sep 194 min read


Petals for Palestine — A Ritual of Remembrance
How floral symbolism becomes a language of grief, dignity, and rooted resilience. It was early September, and the world felt heavy. News flickered across screens—images of rubble, of children wrapped in dust, of mothers holding silence in their arms. Gaza was grieving. Again. And yet, amid the noise and the numbers, something quieter stirred. In Paris, someone laid a circle of petals near the Seine. No signs. No slogans. Just flowers. Red for blood. White for mourning. Olive
Sep 94 min read


The Forgotten Scent — The Art for Awareness
Lavender, like memory— faded, fragrant, and faithful. In a world that often forgets its elders, scent becomes a quiet protest... It...
Sep 42 min read


The Quiet Animal — The Art for Awareness
Some protests have paws. Some healers purr. The quiet animal does not speak—but it stays. In a world that often demands explanation,...
Sep 41 min read


The Unseen Labor - The Art of Awareness
She folded the cloth, not for praise, but for peace. Her hands held the world, and no one saw. There is a kind of work that leaves no...
Sep 32 min read


The Quiet Canvas
She does not resolve the world—she reflects it. Her canvas is not a battlefield, but a sanctuary. Each brushstroke a breath, each hue a...
Aug 152 min read


Threads for Return – Weaving Identity Through Art
She threads memory into myth, weaving what was lost into what still longs. Each stitch a return, each symbol a seed. Her tapestry does...
Jun 192 min read


The Power of Art in Social Movements: A Catalyst for Change
Art has always been a powerful tool for social change, serving as a medium for expression, a means of resistance, and a vehicle for...
Feb 133 min read


Art as a Social and Community Leverage: Bridging Creativity and Connection...
Art has always played a vital role in bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. Its power to transcend boundaries and...
Feb 52 min read


Empowering Women in the Art World: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
In the ever-evolving landscape of the art world, women have been making significant strides, challenging norms, and redefining artistic...
Feb 52 min read


Empowering Lives: The Story of SOS Children’s Villages
Imagine a world where no child grows up alone. This vision is brought to life by SOS Children’s Villages, an incredible international NGO...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


The Art Station: A Sanctuary of Creativity and Healing...
At Koöko Fleurs, we believe in the transformative power of art to heal, inspire, and connect individuals. Our mission is to create spaces...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


The Intersection of Art Therapy and UNESCO’s Cultural Initiatives...
In a world where cultural heritage and mental well-being are increasingly recognized as vital components of sustainable development, the...
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Drawing from Historical and Cultural Resources to Empower....
Cultural competence in art therapy involves recognizing and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and integrating this awareness into...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Cultural Competence in Art Therapy: Navigating Diversity in Healing Spaces...
Art therapy serves as a powerful medium for individuals to express and explore their thoughts, emotions, and traumas. However, it becomes...
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Embracing Resilience, Wisdom, and Devotion: A Journey through emotions and healing
In a world where challenges are inevitable, the concepts of resilience, wisdom, and devotion become pillars of strength. These qualities...
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Exploring the Transformative Power of Art Therapy and the Culture of Art Therapists
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve physical, mental, and #emotional well-being...
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Bridging the Gap: Combating Social Exclusion and Embracing Diversity Through Art Therapy....
In a world where diversity should be celebrated, the harsh reality of social exclusion still persists. Marginalization is a multifaceted...
May 2, 20243 min read


Exploring the Art of Awareness: Malaka Gharib's COVID-19 Illustrations
By Malaka Gharib, an NPR editor and the author and illustrator of I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir, about being...
May 1, 20242 min read



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