Art That Opens Hearts & Minds w/ Gail O'Neill and Curtis Patterson

Serenbe is a place where connections between people, nature, and the arts are nourished. Here, we believe that art has the power to shift perspectives and open both hearts and minds. On today’s episode of Serenbe Stories, we are speaking with arts writer and Serenbe resident Gail O’ Neill and artist Curtis Patterson about Curtis’ new permanent installation in Serenbe, Serenity for Shango. This gorgeous piece sits near the entrance to Serenbe and was designed to pay homage to the lineage of African American culture. In this episode, we chat with Gail and Curtis about their backgrounds in the arts, the meaning behind Curtis’ new piece, and why visual art is such an enduring and powerful medium. Show Notes & Further Reading Curtis Patterson Gail O’ Neill ArtsATLCurtis Patterson: A Monument Maker Gets His Due (Art Papers)The Yoruba people ShangoThe Significance of Stools in Asante CultureArt Farm at SerenbeTerminus Modern Ballet TheatreClark Atlanta University Art Museum Spelman College Museum of Fine ArtCutis Patterson: A Journey Through (Visual Arts Center of Richmond)Art Basel Miami The new book, Start In Your Own Backyard, is out and available for ordering.  Step off the treadmill of life and book a stay at the Inn at Serenbe. Use code Serenbe Stories when you book online or over the phone and receive 10% off your stay!Learn more about Serenbe and see our Events Calendar. Order your copy of Start In Your Own Backyard: Transforming Where You Live with Radical Common Sense by Serenbe founder Steve Nygren.