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Jessica Gustafson
The Calming Chair
Hosted by:
Creative Insight Pottery
Supporting:
CCHF – Child and Youth Mental Health

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Jessica Gustafson, Artist

Jessica is one of the youngest artist participating in the Chairing is Caring initiative. Raised in a creative family, she has been playing with clay, pencils, paint and other mediums as long as she can remember. Jessica is currently studying for a Bachelor of Design at Conestoga College.

 

The Calming Chair

Jessica has painted a chair symbolizing the intricate balance of mental health. Nature-themed, the chair explores yin-yang, highlighting the interconnectedness of all things – even opposites. Jessica believes that nature, and acceptance of the world being perfect just the way it is, is the key to peace in our lives. The design of the chair is to calm and settle whoever sits in it, touching the painted smooth stones and water with their arms and hands, the lily pads at their feet, and the yin-yang koi fish centered in their back, bringing our internal energies back into balance.

Interested in bidding to own this chair?

This chair will be awarded to the highest bidder after the Chairing is Caring program closes on September 15. Auction proceeds will go to CCHF – Child & Youth Mental Health.

This Chair Hosted by Creative Insight Pottery

Creative Insight Pottery is a space where people can come to feel good and be creative. No matter your age, or where you are on your journey, Creative Insight’s mission is to spread the joy that comes when you give yourself to the time and place to explore, learn and grow. They also believe the creative process nurtures mental health. The Chairing is Caring ‘canvas’ outside the business portrays the artistic artworks that come to life on the inside of the studio.

The Child and Youth Mental Health Program (CYMHP) at McMaster Children’s Hospital provides a range of intensive and time-sensitive services for children, youth and families dealing with mental health concerns. Care and compassion is at the core of services provided. They believe in a personalized approach, working together with children, youth, families and staff to make things better.