#26 - How Does Art Turn Pain Into Power?

How a return to Puerto Rico—and a visit to an Indigenous site—recharged her spirit and creativity

Neurographic art as emotional release: painting through pain, grief, and unseen feelings

Listening to the second voice: surviving a mental health crisis and finding a new path through painting

Dreams, risk, and reward: the story behind a $5,000 mural project and stepping into full creative worth

Philly’s evolving arts scene: fighting for funding access and empowering artists at the grassroots level

On building a slower, fuller life: why downtime, reading, and reflection now fuel her best work

#26 - How Does Art Turn Pain Into Power? | Ayiana Viviana