Article on The Mind Is A Beautiful Beast Art Show with the goal to end anti-stigma on mental illness.
The Mind Is A Beautful Beast
May 15, 2009 as part of Mental Health Awareness Month
Curator Tiiu Ashcraft
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The OKW Gallery, 631A Tremont Street, hosted “The Mind is a Beautiful Beast” on Friday,
May 15 as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event aimed to empower artists
interested in creating artwork around issues involving mental health. (Left to right) OKW
owner Wheeda Ali-Salaam, curator Tiiu Ashcraft, OKW owner Henry Wong, and manager
Ibrahim Ali-Salaam posed in front of some of the gallery’s stirring paintings, while Drew Ricciardi
entertained with his violin skills. Photos: Melissa Ostrow
