Susan V. Saralegui
Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Shamanic Practitioner and the founder of Spark of Valor LLC counseling. Susan’s artistic practice is inspired by the natural world and a belief in the healing power of innate wisdom and creativity. Over the last decade, Susan has worked with youth, adults, and families in a variety of professional settings including the criminal justice system, federal Veterans Affairs Hospital, a state psychiatric residential hospital (where she facilitated acute inpatient care for adolescents and adults), and school settings working with young children.
Chris Huang
Inner realities are discovered through introspection. The seeds of new concepts can take root and grow there. As an artist, I attempt to cultivate the subconscious realm and reveal them for the public. Ultimately, I think art should strive to enlighten- to bring one closer to a truth, to the heart of one’s nature. It can and should reach beyond the mass appeal of popular culture’s trends while defying manufactured hype and constant self-indulgence. I believe art can truly expand consciousness if it’s intention is to reflect ideas greater than oneself. The images of mandalas and the supernatural are ancient ideas that have interested cultures for ages. They are the direct influence of the richness and beauty that is our individual lives, our earth, and the stars beyond. I can think of no better well that an artist can draw continuously flowing inspiration from than our own collective existence and our potential as conscious beings. I honor the way of nature in my art, to express life while living; an infinite surrender to the methods of the Great Mystery.