{"product_id":"the-portrait-project-inspirational-trauma-survivor-paintings-poems-and-stories","title":"The Portrait Project: Inspirational Trauma Survivor Paintings, Poems, and Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than a collection of art and poetry, \"The Portrait Project\" highlights the inspiring resilience and courage of trauma survivors in the form of contemporary oil paintings, accompanying stories and powerful poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the words of the artist, Danielle Festa:\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In 2020 my cousin Sue came to me with the truth of her childhood sexual assault. What came as a tsunami of painful information was a release of stored trauma for her. She finally allowed herself to accept support, gain confidence and offload the weight of this secret. I asked if I could paint this transformation I saw. It was cathartic for me to throw down ink like Jackson Pollock for the background and to embroider the gold and white threads that represent her strength. I could not have predicted, but this opened up a new chapter in my life - I began painting old friends and making new ones while painting their stories of resilience. This has since developed into a 501(c)(3) organization, The Aplomb Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCollaboration is my priority from the start. I ensure that everything from the reference painting, the pose, the outfit, the colors, photoshoot location and even the music I listen to while I paint, is the survivor's choice. It means the world to me that each one of them trusts me with their story and I take that responsibility seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only do the survivors get their paintings, but they also become part of a supportive community. This book features survivors with inspiring stories of resilience, and empowering trauma-themed poetry. The stories are purposefully written without graphic details, but please take your time and be sure you are in a place to receive them. If you or someone you know has experienced trauma and are looking for support, please see a list of some reputable organizations available to help at theaplombproject.org\/resources.Ó\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksWholesale","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44293472387233,"sku":"9798988558408","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/ym82w6-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1714476801","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/the-portrait-project-inspirational-trauma-survivor-paintings-poems-and-stories","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}