/arts-culture/art-saves Art Saves en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-26/art-saves-michael-boyd-roman-draws-from-his-history Oberlin artist Michael Boyd Roman uses charcoal to convey the dynamics of power: Racial, physical and even spiritual. He’s also found refuge in his art through some very dark times. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-26/art-saves-michael-boyd-roman-draws-from-his-history Kabir Bhatia /arts-culture/2024-08-19/art-saves-susan-wojnar-on-music-writing-and-mental-health For many years, Susan Wojnar fought a silent battle with late-onset schizophrenia. While on the long road to diagnosis and recovery, her passion for music and writing helped sustain her through some of her darkest days. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-19/art-saves-susan-wojnar-on-music-writing-and-mental-health Jean-Marie Papoi /arts-culture/2024-08-12/art-saves-daniel-gray-kontars-artistic-rebirth-after-creative-crash Poet and educator Daniel Gray-Kontar left the stressful life of an arts administrator to return to his passion as a full-time artist. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-12/art-saves-daniel-gray-kontars-artistic-rebirth-after-creative-crash Dave DeOreo /arts-culture/2024-08-05/art-saves-fatima-matar-champions-women-through-art Fatima Matar fled Kuwait with her daughter in fear for their safety after speaking out for women's rights. Building a new life in Northeast Ohio came with loneliness and depression, but her painting and writing ground her and allow her to speak freely. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-05/art-saves-fatima-matar-champions-women-through-art Carrie Wise