Romona Safree
The Role Of Art Making In My Recovery
As a survivor of child sexual abuse and date rape art has
played a crucial role in my recovery, growth, and healing.
Art for me is more than choice or mere luxury; it is an absolute
necessity. No less than the need to drink or eat. It is food
for my spirit. It is my direct link to my inner truth and
deepest needs. It is a place of comfort where I can commune
with the little girl that was once me, and remind her that
(now) she is not alone with the “bad men," and
where I can reassure the young adult me that her “NO”
was strong enough, and clear enough.
Romona Safree, Still
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Romona Safree, Making
Peace with the Pieces |
My art, like myself, has transformed over the years. No longer
do nightmarish images appear without warning. Instead (as
you can see) my work reflects my deep love for life and color,
and my deep gratitude for the treasures that surround me every
minute of each day. When I am painting I feel the most at
peace, connected, and grounded. My favorite images on hope
and healing, and thus my favorite subjects to paint are children,
women, trees, the sun, and the moon.
Romona Safree, Healing
Lines |
Romona Safree, Little
Brown Girl in America |
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