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Healing


🌿 Becoming Whole Through Art: Standing in My Truth
My first ASA exhibition in Frank, Alberta reminded me: every artist’s journey begins with one brave “yes.” 🌿🎨
blairricker
Oct 204 min read


Embracing Decay: The Beauty of Impermanence in Art and Healing
In a world captivated by grandeur and flawless designs, the concept of decay can be surprisingly beautiful. Consider the peeling paint of an old door, the timeworn bricks of a forgotten building, or the fragile petals of a wilted flower. These elements whisper stories of time's passage and life's cycles. This article explores the allure of decay, the symbolism of incorporating decomposing materials into art, and how these creative acts can support individuals facing mental he
blairricker
Jun 174 min read


Finding Clarity in the Chaos: My Journey Through Mental Health and Art
Creating art has always been my sanctuary, a refuge where I express my thoughts and feelings. This relationship is complex, shaped by the intertwining threads of my mental health. In this post, I want to take you along my journey, exploring how my moods, anxiety, and past traumas color my creative process... finding clarity in the chaos.
blairricker
Jun 104 min read


Gold, Grit, and Growth: Why I Work with Organic Materials like Mushroom Burrs, Crystals, Living Plants, and 24k Gold
When people first encounter my work, they often ask: Why mushrooms? Why crystals? Why gold? The answer isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s...
blairricker
Jun 93 min read


Why Talking About Mental Health in the Art World Still Matters
Art has long been a medium for exploring the depths of human emotion — from anguish to joy, chaos to clarity. Yet, ironically, in a space...
blairricker
Jun 74 min read


When the Canvas Is Too Loud: Coping with Creative Blocks Triggered by Trauma
Coping with Creative Blocks Triggered by Trauma There are days when the brush won’t move, when the cursor blinks but no words arrive,...
blairricker
Jun 33 min read


What Abstract Art Reveals About the Invisible Wounds of CPTSD & healing
When words fracture under the weight of memory—when pain is too complex, too fragmented, or too silent—art speaks. For me, abstract art has become that voice. A language without letters. A way to paint what trauma cannot phrase. My goal by creating my abstract art is to understand my soul and what abstract art reveals about the invisible wounds of complex PTSD and what is means to heal this type of trauma... READ MORE
blairricker
Jun 13 min read
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