Poet, Collagist, Photographer | French Tutor & Interpreter | Educator Bridging Art, Nature & Cultural Healing
Continued support and self-care for individuals seeking healing through art and nature For the body… Parks and Recreation Departments: Explore nature-based programs and events offered by local parks and recreation departments, such as guided nature walks, outdoor art activities, and mindfulness sessions. Seasonal & Local Food: Chew, take the time and eat local seasonal food as often [...]
“With the coming of spring, we remember that water is life. The snow melts, the rivers swell, and the land is nourished. Just as water flows, so must we—adapting, cleansing, giving, and receiving.”— Ojibwe Teaching The long hours of sun have returned, and as the Earth warms, so do I—emerging from Winter's hibernation to wish you [...]
Fall comes to a close, and I find myself filled with gratitude for a season that was a true creative bliss. I discovered the patient and challenging art of glassblowing and fusing glass, shaped clay in pottery studios, and immersed myself in collage-making and poetry. My poetry is available on Substack, and my visual art—including collages—can [...]
Fall is a season of metamorphosis, brought by Demeter in Greek mythology. As the goddess of the harvest, her grief over the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades explains the changing seasons. In many cultures around the world, Fall welcomes sorrow and grief, much like Demeter’s story, where loss and transformation are interwoven into [...]
along the rivers Summer is rocking with its music of thunderstorms, chirping orthopterans, heat waves, rain showers, land breezes, and fire smoke, making it another memorable season. Summer #44. There may be more ahead, but not many... The river can sweep you away, forever changing the journey for those left behind.Here's my contribution during this [...]
Clara-Julia Peru 