34gallery.org Artist Jinous: “I remember my #childhood. I was a child full of energy, playful, & curious. I remember the stories my #mother & #grandmother told me. I flew, laughed, and dreamed.” More: linktr.ee/jinou.m #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #nostalgia

34gallery.org Poet Mitochondralorian: "The holidays arrive carrying ghosts. I don’t force joy; I cultivate #steadiness. The new year, for me, is more about continuing to show up with whatever #light I have." More: linktr.ee/mitochondral... #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #solstice

The #holidays bring a great deal of professional & community events we often feel obligated to attend. Remember these quick #affirmations to maintain #balance navigating your social calendar this week. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

Dream paintings by the Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera #art #zimbabwe

Just thought I would put together a little something, that will hopefully help some of you get through this fraught and hectic period Admittedly some will be living in areas that won't have the same wildlife to see, but the principles are still the same iansdailynaturephoto.co.uk/2025/12/22/c...

34gallery.org Artist Antrum Artspace: "A corner of the ancient #village, preserved as it was over time and now open to #hospitality. The #mind breathes while the body rests. Cascia, Umbria, Italy. Equipment: Nikon Coolpix L820." On IG: @antrumartspace #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #nostalgia

34gallery.org Artist Özlem Mehder: "I love expressing emotions through nature. I drew inspiration from a #lunar #eclipse. It is the construction of an emotional complex formed by 2 people. I value such rare, powerful bonds." More: on IG: @ozlemmehder #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #solstice

Sometimes #holiday gatherings can get tense. Here are a few suggestions to #defuse, #deflect & #disengage when you are feeling uncomfortable during conversations. Remember: Your inner peace matters, too. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

Not every mental health struggle is visible. This week, check on that "strong" friend you know, the person who carries it all without complaint. A shoulder to lean on this #holidayseason may be what they need. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

This #holidayseason, keep your #mentalhealth in check these simple ways to relax, re-orient & re-focus when feeling overwhelmed. Remember: Take care of YOU! With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

The duality of the #holidayseason is not always obvious. While there is joy & celebration, this time can also be one of grief & reflection. Take time to acknowledge both while making space for #healing. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #holidays

Coming home from #college for the #holidays? Take your #selfcare packing list with you! Make #calm your companion and protect your #peace through #tension. Remember: You got this! WIth Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34Gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

McHenry Shutu is a Simuka Africa Educational Advisor & Inclusive Education Specialist. This #holidaybreak, he encourages parents & educators to contemplate #cyberbullying and how to address it before students return to classrooms in 2026. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG3 #SDG4 #outreach #youth

Reading only first and last chapters #oilpainting #art

A Sherpa porter patiently waits for out of breath hikers to catch up! (Except me 🤥) #scape #eastcoastkin #coloraday #BWFri #photography #nature #classicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&W #art #mountains #travel #nepal #hiking #stunday #friday #stormhour #photohour #bluesky #landscape #outdoors

"Vintersolståndet" by 34gallery.org Artist Johanna Nyqvist: "My work is an #animation inspired by #Nordic myths, exploring the quiet threshold between darkness & light. It mirrors the emotional shifts of the #Solstice." More: linktr.ee/johannanyqvist #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

Lucid Jordan (Malina Jordan) is the #author of The Lucid Universe Series, a 34 Gallery #Art Judge & #suicideprevention advocate. This week, she discusses coping with #hardship during the #holidays. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

Avocets, black-tailed godwits and ruff mainly. #BirdOfTheDay #groups

34gallery.org Artist Simone Behrsing: “My work explores #memory as an emotional landscape. Through color, rhythm, and quiet gestures, I transform everyday moments into intimate visual poems." More: linktr.ee/simonebehrsing #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #nostalgia

34gallery.org Artist Motherbear_eth: "I love the ocean because my son who passed away loved it. A small wave washed over my feet. It just felt cleansing so I snapped this photograph. I thought it would help others feel calm." More on X: @MotherBear_eth #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #solstice

Today's #watercolor #doodle is playing a game of fowl. 😏 Male peacocks get all the fun... but still, I wanted to play with their feathers. #illustration #sketchbook #traditionalArt #blackartist

Today’s painting from my studio sale: oil on panel, 40 x 50cm. 20% off all available work until Christmas, + free p&p within Europe (all other destinations contact me for a quote) and payment plans upon request. www.artachart.com 🙂

A large friendly(?) birb has arrived for day 16 of #ArtAdventCalendar.

📷 Kenichi Wiz, Iceland

Denford JC Sizeni is an aeronautical #weather observer at FVJN Airport, #physics student & #history enthusiast. This week, he discusses #summer in #Zimbabwe & the beauty of #cloud formations. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG4 #SDG13 #climate #education

34gallery.org Artist Usha Reddy: This piece blends #realism & #fantasy — envelopes float like thoughts, trees bloom with stories, and handwritten ink becomes the thread of #remembrance. It’s a walk-through time’s quiet archive." More on IG: @ushamreddy #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #nostalgia

34gallery.org Artist yu.a.ye: "The abstract image piece, 'The Sea of Sleeplessness ' visualizes the emotional turbulence, disrupted circadian rhythms, and mental health challenges that emerge during the #winter Season." More: yuayera.com #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #solstice

My submission for the "Solitary" Open Call from the @34gallery.org on ArtJobs. "The Quiet Glow Within" Even when I am surrounded by people, there are days when the weight of my limitations and the rising pressure of daily life make me feel profoundly solitary.

'Tis the season for #selfcare! Get into the spirit of the #holidayseason by trying these activities for introspection and joy. Remember: The best way to kick of 2026 is to ensure you're feeling amazing today! With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

This week, 34gallery.org Art Advisor & Career Artist @lawrenceleeart.bsky.social provides tips for creating a #holiday care plan to address #grief & #loneliness that may feel overwhelming this time of year. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #arttherapy #mentalhealth #outreach

34gallery.org Artist Obso: “This is a #tribute to the beginning of the #Nintendo era, a time when joy was simple, the world was new, and every moment felt endless.” Artist Profile on WebbieSocial.com: Obso #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #nostalgia

The Pacific Wren is a tiny forest undergrowth dweller of western North America. Until recently it was considered the same species as the Winter Wren and the Eurasian Wren, which explains why it looks so similar to the wrens I see in my neighbourhood 😁 #birdtober #birdart #wren #wrens #sciart 🪶

Grey Crowned Cranes at Tortilis Camp/Amboseli, Kenya, /Africam #birds, #Crane, #GreycrownedCrane, #nature, #Kenya, #livestream, #Africam

34gallery.org Artist Kah Yan Chai: " I’m an #embroidery artist. My practice grows from #quiet emotional states. Embroidery lets me stay with these feelings, #thread by thread. I hope my pieces create a still place for others, too." More on IG: @cyan.concept #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #solstice

SimukaAfrica.org & 34 Gallery Staff hope you enjoyed "Noise" & "Silence" with our selected artists. Starting Monday, we begin "Solstice" & "Nostalgia" #dailyart to explore the #holidays, #grief, & #seasonal transitions. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

The #holidays are not always a festive time for everyone. Be sure to check on friends & relatives. Listen & provide encouragement. Sometimes a simple message of concern can make all the difference in the world! With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

34gallery.org Art Judge @fotograaghanneke.bsky.social : "By creating, I reclaim control, transforming chaos into #calm & clarity. #Art becomes both shield & #sanctuary, turning inner turbulence into something meaningful." More: linktr.ee/FotoGraaGHan... #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #noise

34gallery.org Artist Ali Robati: “I reflect on moments when growth happens quietly. The space around the tree is as important as the tree itself. #Emptiness as presence, s#tillness as strength. Silence here is breath.” More on WebbieSocial.com: alirobati #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #silence

34gallery.org Art Judge Anand Manchiraju: "This work captures the pulsating rhythm of an #urban jungle alive with #color, #chaos, and #motion. Here, noise transcends sound—it becomes a metaphor for human resilience." More on IG: @artistanandmanchiraju #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #noise

Garikayi Sinati is an #SDG Contributor, ICT #Engineer & #AI Researcher with SIRDC. This week, he discusses the information divide for rural youth in #Zimbabwe, including innovative ways to expand #digital access for all. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG8 #careers #careerdevelopment #youth

34gallery.org Poet Mitochondralorian: "My work examines how external dissonance becomes internalized emotion. The nervous system translates the world’s chaos into #rhythm, #anxiety, and #art." More on IG: @Mitochondralorian #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #noise #poetry

34gallery.org Art Judge @web-horizons.bsky.social: "#PTSD captures the duality of emotional #numbness, the frozen stillness & the chaotic undercurrent beneath. This interplay mirrors the quiet heaviness #survivors often endure." More on IG: @web3_horizons #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #noise

Our January #OpenCall “Solitary" has been created to generate discussion on the #NewYear, #solitude & their impact on mental health. #FineArt, #AIart, #Audiovisual #Art & #Poetry accepted. Submit by Dec. 29th: bit.ly/3RsI29q #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #solitary

Tonita Hallam is a #psychologist, #socialworker & #Empower4Her Contributor.  This week, she discusses global research listing #suicide as the 3rd leading cause of death for 15-29 year olds and how #arttherapy can help. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

34gallery.org Artist Krys: “In a world that rushes to fill every space, silence becomes #sacred. This piece captures the moment one steps into #stillness — not as an absence, but as an #arrival.” More on X: @KrysCrossR #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #silence

Today is #HumanRightsDay! The truth is that all of us deserve a life worth living. So today, let's choose to be an active, positive part of humanity's story on our shared planet. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDGs #outreach #community #humanity

34gallery.org Poet Özlem Mehder: "My poem, titled 'Hishō,' speaks of the transformation of noise into #melody & #healing. The title comes from a word that carries a sense of #hope." More: www.behance.net/ozlemmehder #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #noise #poetry

34gallery.org Curator M.: “The internet is now a current of #angst. The #children at the heart of this #collage aren’t heard. Individuals falling into #suicide aren’t noticed. This version of life only changes when we decide it can.” More: 34gallery.org/m #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #nolse

Running late today, but here’s the next piece in my studio Christmas sale: oil on wood, 50 x 60cm www.artachart.com/available-work 20% reduction on all available work until the 25th.

Another on-the-spot watercolour (with pen work) from a sketching trip to Winchester in 1997. I regret parting with this one though I hope the buyer is still enjoying it. This is typical Winchester with the cathedral in the background. See Alt text for more info. #art #watercolour #winchester