Fri 9/10 @ 1-4PM
World Suicide Prevention Day is Friday September 10, and to tie in with that, moCa Cleveland is offering a special healing drawing session, led by noted Cleveland artist Derek Hess whose work has appeared on posters for artists such as Nine Inch Nails and Perl Jam, on his lines of merchandise, in numerous books, on tattoos on his fans and on his fine-art drawings.
Hess has been open about his own struggles with mental illness and substance abuse, things that are often connected with suicide attempts. He talks about it in the 2015 film by Nick Cavalier, Derek Hess: Forced Perspective. He addresses it in his book 31 Days in May. And it’s obvious in his drawings, which often depict human figures struggling with their circumstances and often appearing to be on the losing end.
This session is intended to provide emotional release through guided drawing. No art experience is needed. It’s designed for those high school age or older.
“This program intends to support those interested in improving how they manage behaviors, process feelings, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase self-esteem,” says the program’s description. “Through creative exploration, Hess has found that emotions aren’t always expressed well with words. He offers participants a different means of expression.”
The onsite program at moCa is limited to ten people, but an unlimited number can join the livestream thgrough moCa’s and Hess’s Facebook pages. Go moCaCleveland.org for info on livestream access.
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