Participants of the art program at the St Felix Centre, Toronto were asked a series of questions. Each question has a specific interpretation attributed to it. The answers to the questions are meant to reflect the hearts and minds of the artists, and to provide some insight into their psyches.
John
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| "The world needs more hats" |
Questions & Interpretations
What is your favorite animal and why? - Qualities you like in other people
“Raccoon. They were trying to eat my face last night. Sneaky. Their basic cleverness. They have manipulative hands.”
“I can't think of one that really bothers me. I'll eat anything alive or dead.”
What is your favorite colour and why? - How you wish to be perceived
“Purple. Royal, regal, magical colour.”
What is you favorite kind of water and why?- How you perceive love/your ideal love
“Freshwater lakes. The look of the lake. Reflecting upon it. Sit on the beach and just watch it.”
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| John Christopher Carriere, Philosopher at large |
Questions & Interpretations by Moon
About the painting
Acrylic paint on butcher paper, by Lena Suski
Lena Suski is one of the assistants of the art program at the St Felix Centre, and she is also currently a student at OCAD University.
About the St Felix Centre
The St Felix Centre is a community centre in the Queen West neighborhood that has a free art program, as well as numerous other services. The art program is available to anyone who wishes to attend, and it provides its clientele with space, materials and assistance for all their artistic endeavors. The classes are mostly opening ended, and give clients the option in participating in projects developed by the program coordinators. Clients have the opportunity to engage activities such as, drawing, soap carving, and other arts and crafts.
For more information on the St Felix Centre and their programs please visit http://www.stfelixcentre.ca
