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Artist Statement:
As a mixed media artist and
papermaker, I collect and
assemble a medley of disparate
elements – paper pulp, paint,
fiber, words, beads, metal,
wood and found objects – in an
attempt to create wholeness.
While moving the varied
elements around on the board
or on the form, intuitively
seeking the perfect
composition, texture, or
color, I am symbolically
infusing wholeness into my own
body, mind & soul. This
spiritual journey is what
inspires me to create art.
As a modern-day healing
artist, a shaman of sorts, I
endeavor to instill in my work
the same attributes that I
seek to create in my own life
-- balance, beauty, and
healing. This is the vision I
have for myself. This is the
vision I have for the world.
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Qaadira Allen Biography:
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Qaadira Allen is a mixed media artist and papermaker who creates art that heals and empowers.
She has received numerous honors, including a fellowship to Hospital Artist in Residence Program (funded by the National Endowment for the Arts) where she was trained to provide art-making experiences to patients at bedside, their family members, and medical staff within a healthcare setting.
Qaadira also received the Art & Change Award from The Leeway Foundation for her years of community work using art for social change. She is also a member of the Guild of Papermakers.
Because of her strong belief in the power of art to change lives, Qaadira founded The Center for Transformative Art, an initiative that promotes transformative art as a tool for personal growth, healing and building community. In this role as artist/educator, Qaadira has facilitated workshops for a wide range of individuals and organizations, including universities, holistic wellness centers, health education agencies, cultural arts centers, patient support groups, retreat centers, and social service providers.
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