‘Of Myth and Matter’ (Print)

‘Of Myth and Matter’, 2022

Ada of Two Rivers Alternative

Art Print – 22″ x 26″
Original: Mixed media, Acrylic, Found Objects, Deconstructed Jewelry on Paper

Of Myth and Matter represents my self-development process through the use of my recurring childhood dream. It is a Mythic story rich with recurring themes and symbolism that I use to view my wounds and personal history from various perspectives within the story. The practice of using one’s childhood dream or memory can assist us in deconstructing our most core wounds in order to make meaning of and find purpose in them for our everyday lives.

As an Afro-Latina woman, orphan, and former foster child, Ada’s first experience with creativity was largely as a writer. Writing poetry helped Ada make meaning of her early childhood trauma which included the loss of her family, language, and culture as well as the displacement she experienced growing up in foster care. Since Ada’s early school experience with art didn’t encourage coloring outside the lines, she grew up not believing herself to be artistic.

Ada faced her fear of Art and began a rewarding relationship with the Muse and her art. Today, Ada is a Human Potential Educator and Consultant in her own private practice in the Greater Philadelphia area, working with artists of various mediums. Ada supports them in reclaiming and sustaining a relationship with their own nature and creative process.