""That was the prompt for the conversation, and it was setting an intention for the Mandala in which they were free to do whatever they wanted within that space. But the tone was set by this beautiful story they wanted to share with each other," Deull explained, noting that the students and residents formed a deep relationship during the sessions, which are filled with long conversations while nurturing artistic expression."
""This is the universe telling me that something has to happen," she said, reflecting on how the idea for the collaborative art sessions emerged from a resident's email suggesting the display of students' artwork."
High school students from Brooklyn Friends School's art club and residents of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights have engaged in monthly collaborative art sessions. Led by art teacher Elizabeth Deull, the initiative, "Making Friends: Forging Intergenerational Connections through Art-Making," aims to build community and connections. The sessions include activities like collaborative poem writing and Mandala projects, encouraging participants to share stories and experiences while creating art together, fostering deep relationships and artistic expression.
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