It has been long known that art therapy can help define and treat anxiety, depression, addiction as well as the issues arising from disability and the traumas of illness and loss. Now, it is beginning to be used to help treat physical, cognitive and neurological issues stemming from physical illness such as stroke. Brookline resident Eliezer “Eli” Kamon never set out to be an artist. One look at his paintings, however, and there is no doubt that this former entomologist is incredibly talented with some acrylics and a brush. More than 20 years ago, after his own stroke, Kamon turned to watercolor and acrylic painting as a form of self expression. Painting, in his own words, is “very good… it makes me feel unbelievable!”
“What can I say?” he adds, “Each time [I paint] something else comes out!” Whatever the inspiration, Eli, we hope that new works of art keep on coming!
You can view more of Eli's works at our annual art walk event on February 16 at 7 pm.
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