International Art Making Cooperative

Finding global kinship through art. 

I extended a challenge to friends here in the states to participate in an art making cooperative with people across the globe in Angola, Africa. The assignment for both groups in USA and Angola was simply to create a symbolic self portrait using mixed media and found objects from daily life. There was no age requirement and no prior art experience necessary. The only requirement was to reflect on who they are as people. The results are a wonderful window into hearts and minds. 

I would love to add to the collection! 

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The Green Family - Brentwood, Tennessee

The Green Family - Brentwood, Tennessee

Fernando - Huambo, Angola

Fernando - Huambo, Angola

Marna - Huntsville, Alabama

Marna - Huntsville, Alabama

The Munson Family - Nolensville, Tennessee

The Munson Family - Nolensville, Tennessee

Tina - Olive Branch, Mississippi

Tina - Olive Branch, Mississippi

Ju - Huambo, Angola

Ju - Huambo, Angola

Melanie - Brentwood, Tennessee

Melanie - Brentwood, Tennessee

LaDoris - Little Rock, Arkansas

LaDoris - Little Rock, Arkansas

5 yr old - Little Rock, Arkansas

5 yr old - Little Rock, Arkansas

Nadia - Huambo, Angola / South Africa

Nadia - Huambo, Angola / South Africa

8 yr old - Franklin, Tennessee

8 yr old - Franklin, Tennessee

Derek - Franklin, Tennessee

Derek - Franklin, Tennessee

12 yr old - Franklin, Tennessee

12 yr old - Franklin, Tennessee