Artwork by Pat Dennis Giroux.
Love Is a Wild Horse illuminates love in its many ways, shapes, and forms when challenged by behavioral health conditions, sharing what is gained from empathy and connection rather than stigmatization and separation—the benefit of "us" versus "us and them." This exhibition, curated by Kathleen Hamill, shares a host of works and inspirational narratives by artists from across Baltimore, including Shelley Amsel, Nicole Fall, Di’Aman Fisher, Pat Dennis Giroux, David Herman, Amelia Hutchison, Ursula Cain-Jordan, Nikia Kigler, Darcie Moloshok, Stephen Reichert, Devon Reiffer, David Roesner, Alyse Ruriani, Felicia Shakman, Kelly Walker, William Wright, and others.
This exhibition is dedicated to Darcie Moloshok, about whom New Day Campaign founder and director Peter Bruun writes:
"I met Darcie Moloshok in the spring of this year. I found her smart, enthusiastic, funny, and caring. She reminded me of my daughter, though the two carried different burdens from one another. Darcie was especially excited to make art for this exhibition. Despite being born with irreparable low visual acuity, she had clear vision regarding tolerance and acceptance for and of people from all walks of life. When I learned she had died, it hit me hard: another brilliant light unnecessarily out. She was full of love. It is to Darcie Moloshok we dedicate this exhibition."
Gallery 788
December 3, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Opening reception for Love Is a Wild Horse, an exhibition curated by Kathleen Hamill about love when challenged by mental illness and addiction: examples of compassion in a world of judgment, blame, and dismissal. Gallery conversation begins at…
Gallery 788
December 7, 2015, 7:00 - 8:30pm
In one of a four-part 2015 Book Club Series, psychologist, speaker, educator, and best-selling author Dr. Brad Sachs discusses with readers his forthcoming collection of poems, Why Am I Telling You This? The first 10 people to register will receive…
Gallery 788
December 10, 2015, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Here One Day is a visually arresting, emotionally candid documentary film about a woman coping with mental illness, her relationships with her family, and the ripple effects of her suicide on those she loved, including her daughter, the film’s…
Gallery 788
December 13, 2015, 3:00 - 5:00pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Love Is a Wild Horse and inspired by the children’s book The Village Bully by Baltimore actress, dancer and storyteller Maria Broom, a vision of compassion as an alternative to punishment. This event features…
Gallery 788
December 17, 2015, 6:00 - 10:00pm
A reception and viewing of Love Is a Wild Horse, followed at 7:00pm by a conversation with exhibiting artists, followed at 8:00pm with a closing party for the New Day Campaign. Catering provided by Christine Horensky.