The Memory Project
A friend of mine just invited me to participate in a project that was inspired by the Memory Project. I had never heard of such a thing, but how cool is this? College and high school art students create custom portraits for orphans in foreign countries, where children often grow up without any memoirs or records of their childhood. These portraits give them something to hold onto, to remind them of where they came from.
This project is limited to students, but I know I see a lot of students participate in i-friday every week. Maybe you could pass this onto your teachers and classmates as a potential assignment?
Or if you’re not a student but really inspired, leave a comment here and I’ll give you info on my friend’s project. There is no age limit. Please keep in mind that space is limited.
Posted: May 10th, 2007 under artists.
Comments: 5
Comments
Comment from Kate Hamilton
Time: May 11, 2007, 3:05 pm
Well if you are interested, my friend’s version of the project has no such limits…
Comment from David Miles
Time: May 14, 2007, 9:00 am
Hey Katie,
How goes it? I love your work! Glad to see you are still drawing on your on your inner penguin :). Let me know about your friends project. I’d be interested in hearing more about what he’s doign in conjunction with the memory project.
Comment from Darren
Time: July 17, 2007, 12:19 pm
Are you allowed to name, or link to this project of your friend? My portrait skills are not so good, but I’d sure help get the word out. And maybe join in when I’ve had more practice.
Comment from Kate Hamilton
Time: July 17, 2007, 12:30 pm
Darren,
Here is the link to our group’s website, which has more information:
http://www.nonameartgroup.com/latest.html
Hey David, I’ve been meaning to write you, glad to hear from you and see that you’re living the creative life too!
Kate
Comment from rama
Time: May 10, 2007, 6:09 pm
THAT … IS … AWESOME !!! but what a gip that the rest of us, non-students, can’t participate.