Three Odyssey House Art Program members were honored at the 22nd Annual Recovery Fine Arts Festival. Michael V. won first place in photography for Addiction Through the Eyes, while Ciara J. earned third place in painting for The Color of Recovery, and Jose Y. took third in mixed media for Two Paths, One Vision: Shared Horizon. All are receiving treatment at the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery.
Addiction Through the Eyes by Michael V. “This work shows how everyone struggling with addiction shares a lot of emotions.”
“Art gives our clients a powerful voice in their recovery,” said Chad Porter, Director of Expressive Arts. “These awards celebrate their creativity, resilience, and hope for the future.”
The festival, part of the 10th Annual New York State Recovery Conference organized by Friends of Recovery – New York, celebrates the creativity, resilience, and recovery of artists in recovery from substance use disorders. This year’s theme, “Renewing our Commitment to an Inclusive Recovery World,” highlights the power of art to inspire hope and community across the state.
The Color of Recovery by Ciara J. “All the colors in the painting represent diversity of recovery.”
“Two Paths, One Vision: Shared Horizon” by Jose Y. “The artwork represents that an inclusive world is not a monolithic entity but rather a cohesive synthesis of diverse individuals and communities bound together by a shared vision of recovery.”