Monday I went to Thomas Street Health Center, a clinic that’s been serving the HIV/AIDS community in Houston since 1989.
I’d read that the center was exhibiting works from their “Healing Art for the Heart” project. As described in the photo on the left, this art therapy project is meant to “help HIV-positive (+) patients channel their emotions and provide a therapeutic outlet.” Many of the paintings on display are the patients’ creative ways of illustrating their journeys with HIV/AIDS. I wanted to feature a few of them. You can click on any of the photos to see larger versions.
If you aren’t able to read the accompanying descriptions and are interested in one or more, let me know in comments, and I’ll type them out.
I would like to learn more about art therapy.
When I had my HIV scare a few years ago I found it difficult to describe the emotions I felt (and still do).
I understand. It’s a daunting possibility.
Now several of my HIV+ friends are thriving, with nearly undetectable viral loads. I hope they are with us for a long, long time. I wish everyone had access to the healthcare that can make this possible.