Meyrick- International AIDS Conference-TREE OF LIFE PROJECT

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I just returned froma 9 day adventure at the International Aids

Conference in Toronto. There were over 30,000 people representing

over 170 different coutries. I spend the week absorbing,

information, facts, opinions and saw first hand what can be

accomplished if we continue to work together. I saw countless

creative solutions to soul crushing poverty/HIV. I am inspired to

continue on my corse ad continue to reach out to others work with

others

" Spiders United Can Down a Lion "

I am a professional artist and I also teach " at-risk-youth "

grades 7-12. I teach History, Social Studies, Current Events, World

Religions, Nutrition & Cooking. I use art as a method to teach many

of my subjects and exploring other cultures through the process of

art.

I have been part of many teams leading these " at-risk " youth on

humanitrian mission in developing countries, building schools,

house, engaging in community art projects and making community

connections.

One of the reason I wanted to attend this conference was to gain

first hand knowledge about what is being done globally to address

HIV/Poverty. I wanted to see how other NGO's are operating and how

people are creating self-sustaining community development programs.

I want to include my student in these solution and have them develop

an interest in educating themselves and then educating others. I want

them to feel like they can be part of the solution and working

together, overcoming differences and focusing on the common good is

something all people should participate in. I want them to forget

about the market place and focus on the human race. To understand

that many people struggle to survive and that we all have a

responsiblity to one another, reguardless where we are born.

I would like to partner with other organizations and build global

community bonds.

*TREE OF LIFE MOSAIC

The other big reason I wanted to attend this confernce was because I

wanted to collect " Leaves " from people.

I designed a leaf template and asked people attending the conference

to create a personal leaf expressing themselves however they wished.

" Save The Children " area at the conference let me use a table in

their space to collect the art. (thank you ) I put art

supplies on the table, 30 different colored sharpies, water color

pencils, oil pastels and paint brushes. People came and rested,

created a leaf, and we exchanged information. I had a wonderful time

meeting so many different people. I would like to thank those who

particated.

I also took many photos at the conference.

These photo images,leaves and other items will be worked into a

large Tree of Life Mosaic mural that will convey the theme of the

conference and address the problem of HIV/Poverty in a hopeful

manner. The root system of the tree will focus on the neccesary

elements to have a strong fountaion for a healthy community.

I plan on educating my students and then trainig some to work as

studios assistants putting this piece togther.

I will be able to show this at my local gallery but would also like

to find other venues for this piece. I would also like to partner

with other groups and work their artwork into community murals.

Using this techique to educate, inform and involve a community,

address public health and social issues.

Please review my website. The Tree mural on the home page is simular

to my current project. I will give you a good idea how I can

incorporate images, text, photos, artwork, stained glass, found

images into the work. It over laid with clear glass, grouted with

sanded grount and then painted and sealed.

I would like to take this finished piece to the 2008 conference in

Mexico City and collect art for another community project.

I would love to answer any question, give more details on the

project or receive constructive critisism or advice.

Thank you,

Blessings

www.annameyrickstudios.com

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I just returned froma 9 day adventure at the International Aids

Conference in Toronto. There were over 30,000 people representing

over 170 different coutries. I spend the week absorbing,

information, facts, opinions and saw first hand what can be

accomplished if we continue to work together. I saw countless

creative solutions to soul crushing poverty/HIV. I am inspired to

continue on my corse ad continue to reach out to others work with

others

" Spiders United Can Down a Lion "

I am a professional artist and I also teach " at-risk-youth "

grades 7-12. I teach History, Social Studies, Current Events, World

Religions, Nutrition & Cooking. I use art as a method to teach many

of my subjects and exploring other cultures through the process of

art.

I have been part of many teams leading these " at-risk " youth on

humanitrian mission in developing countries, building schools,

house, engaging in community art projects and making community

connections.

One of the reason I wanted to attend this conference was to gain

first hand knowledge about what is being done globally to address

HIV/Poverty. I wanted to see how other NGO's are operating and how

people are creating self-sustaining community development programs.

I want to include my student in these solution and have them develop

an interest in educating themselves and then educating others. I want

them to feel like they can be part of the solution and working

together, overcoming differences and focusing on the common good is

something all people should participate in. I want them to forget

about the market place and focus on the human race. To understand

that many people struggle to survive and that we all have a

responsiblity to one another, reguardless where we are born.

I would like to partner with other organizations and build global

community bonds.

*TREE OF LIFE MOSAIC

The other big reason I wanted to attend this confernce was because I

wanted to collect " Leaves " from people.

I designed a leaf template and asked people attending the conference

to create a personal leaf expressing themselves however they wished.

" Save The Children " area at the conference let me use a table in

their space to collect the art. (thank you ) I put art

supplies on the table, 30 different colored sharpies, water color

pencils, oil pastels and paint brushes. People came and rested,

created a leaf, and we exchanged information. I had a wonderful time

meeting so many different people. I would like to thank those who

particated.

I also took many photos at the conference.

These photo images,leaves and other items will be worked into a

large Tree of Life Mosaic mural that will convey the theme of the

conference and address the problem of HIV/Poverty in a hopeful

manner. The root system of the tree will focus on the neccesary

elements to have a strong fountaion for a healthy community.

I plan on educating my students and then trainig some to work as

studios assistants putting this piece togther.

I will be able to show this at my local gallery but would also like

to find other venues for this piece. I would also like to partner

with other groups and work their artwork into community murals.

Using this techique to educate, inform and involve a community,

address public health and social issues.

Please review my website. The Tree mural on the home page is simular

to my current project. I will give you a good idea how I can

incorporate images, text, photos, artwork, stained glass, found

images into the work. It over laid with clear glass, grouted with

sanded grount and then painted and sealed.

I would like to take this finished piece to the 2008 conference in

Mexico City and collect art for another community project.

I would love to answer any question, give more details on the

project or receive constructive critisism or advice.

Thank you,

Blessings

www.annameyrickstudios.com