At HelpHOPELive, the holidays have always represented a few key things to us, including community, hope and home. For many families, the holiday season represents new beginnings or the conclusion of one journey as a new adventure or challenge begins. That’s why we were so pleased to find the uplifting artwork created by Thomas Swanston, artist and husband of paralyzed artist Gail Foster.
Artists Gail Foster and Thomas Swanston
Tom’s work is inspired and informed by his perception of home and healing. “For me and my wife, the holidays are a hectic time that have often included hospitals, “ said Tom. “Gail has come a long way, so our holiday will be filled with more gratitude than ever before.” Tom frequently touches on the theme of migration in his work. As he described it, “”Migrations remind us of nature’s ability to renew and revive itself… Such is also the human life.” Here are a few more of Tom’s reflections on that physical and emotional journey:
“Migration speaks to the mystic movement through space and time, from one location to another and the ultimate return home.”
“The recurring patterns…remind us of nature’s ability to renew and revive itself, rhythmically changing, yet remaining stable and consistent through the seasons.”
“Like migratory birds, physical and spiritual travelers alike explore new or familiar places, always to return to the one special locale they call ‘home.’”
“All journeys have a purpose and an end, no matter how long they might be or how far away from home they may take us. We don’t just hope something will happen, we put one foot in front of the other every day.”
Tom has graciously allowed HelpHOPELive to incorporate his artwork into our limited edition holiday card for our most loyal and generous donors who represent the Kolff Society. “Working with HelpHOPELive has provided us with the opportunity to raise funds for Gail’s personal care, insurance premiums, uncovered medications and a whole host of other expenses related to her health that have, up until now, been beyond our capabilities,” said Tom. “I always like to contribute to worthy causes and HelpHOPELive certainly fits that bill.”
For Tom and Gail, art is a way of life. The two own StudioSwan in Atlanta, a gallery that showcases their vast range of artistic talents.
At HelpHOPELive, the holidays have always represented a few key things to us, including community, hope and home. For many families, the holiday season represents new beginnings or the conclusion of one journey as a new adventure or challenge begins. That’s why we were so pleased to find the uplifting artwork created by Thomas Swanston, artist and husband of paralyzed artist Gail Foster.
Tom’s work is inspired and informed by his perception of home and healing. “For me and my wife, the holidays are a hectic time that have often included hospitals, “ said Tom. “Gail has come a long way, so our holiday will be filled with more gratitude than ever before.” Tom frequently touches on the theme of migration in his work. As he described it, “”Migrations remind us of nature’s ability to renew and revive itself… Such is also the human life.” Here are a few more of Tom’s reflections on that physical and emotional journey:
“Migration speaks to the mystic movement through space and time, from one location to another and the ultimate return home.”
“The recurring patterns…remind us of nature’s ability to renew and revive itself, rhythmically changing, yet remaining stable and consistent through the seasons.”
“Like migratory birds, physical and spiritual travelers alike explore new or familiar places, always to return to the one special locale they call ‘home.’”
“All journeys have a purpose and an end, no matter how long they might be or how far away from home they may take us. We don’t just hope something will happen, we put one foot in front of the other every day.”
Tom has graciously allowed HelpHOPELive to incorporate his artwork into our limited edition holiday card for our most loyal and generous donors who represent the Kolff Society. “Working with HelpHOPELive has provided us with the opportunity to raise funds for Gail’s personal care, insurance premiums, uncovered medications and a whole host of other expenses related to her health that have, up until now, been beyond our capabilities,” said Tom. “I always like to contribute to worthy causes and HelpHOPELive certainly fits that bill.”
For Tom and Gail, art is a way of life. The two own StudioSwan in Atlanta, a gallery that showcases their vast range of artistic talents.
