11 UNTITLED PAINTINGS, 2011-12

iHUMAN YOUTH

 

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These paintings of Greek gods and goddesses are by youth from iHuman Youth Society. This not-for-profit organization began when artists Sandra Bromley and Wallis Kendal involved a group of high-risk youth in the creation of the renowned Gun Sculpture (1997) and a further anti-violence project, The Red Tear (2000). Kendal and Bromley continued to mentor a growing group of youth, combining art with support and outreach services. Today, iHuman is enjoying a much larger space two blocks north. Youth access its programs on average for three years. iHuman builds healthy identities through artmaking and giving youth guidance to make positive life choices and move on to independent living.

 

Source: iHuman Youth Society

Photo Credit: Ester Malzahn