#Tall great blue heron #BlueSkyArtShow, #photography

For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we encourage you to get outside this weekend. Try walking, jogging or running to boost your mood, uplift your spirits & remind you why life is worth living! With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #health #exercise #outreach

Milton Kimbini is a Program Director at Capacity Developers International. This weekend, he discusses #marathon #running in #SouthAfrica & ways it has improved his overall #wellbeing. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG3 #mentalhealth #exercise #fitness #outreach

I'm choosing to share the gracefully beautiful side of this bird today. Great Blue Heron #BirdOfTheDay #HeadShots #ECK #heron #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Bobbin the Robin. #Headshots #BirdOfTheDay #birds #photography #nature #wildlife

“Quiet Vibration” by 34Gallery.org Artist @chrisland.bsky.social: “The aura exists as vibration, a field of energy extending beyond the boundaries of the body. It shifts accordingly to presence, emotions &environment." More: linktr.ee/chrisland1405 #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura #audiovisual

Trust Boma is a 34 Gallery #Poet and mental health enthusiast. He creates to inspire change, raise awareness, and promote community well-being globally. More: 34gallery.org/staff #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #poetry #PenForPurpose

For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, review these signs of #burnout. Identifying this condition is a major step towards resolution. If any of these resonate, reach out to the #mentalhealth resources in your area. WIth love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

Tracy Doyle is an award-winning #entrepreneur, author of "Life Storms" & creator of "The Aurora Method."This week, she discusses how her #career shifted from being a former #CEO to becoming an emotional #wellness advocate. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

34gallery.org Artist Johanna Nyqvist: “A luminous presence within a surreal, color-saturated garden, 'Aur(or)a' explores the quiet language of aura—how we communicate without words and instead our presence." More: linktr.ee/johannanyqvist #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura

"Where Light Returns" Is a piece close to my heart and soul because it is about Mental Health Awareness. I have been in dark places. The editions are available in the #EMERGENT collective collection which you should check out too👌🏻 objkt.com/tokens/KT1FZ...

34gallery.org Artist Matija Rubinic: "I am a visual artist using #collage. This piece explores the inner child & unresolved emotional trauma. It reflects the feeling of being trapped within one's own mind and past experiences." More on IG: @matija.rubinic #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen

Simuka Africa & The 34 Gallery seek #retired global professionals to #volunteer. Be a #Mentor during these challenging times. Your lived experience can inspire, motivate, & accelerate positive change! Learn more: SimukaAfrica.org #SDG3 #DG4 #SDG8 #careerdevelopment #outreach

Dr. Nemi Jain, Ph.D., is a Sherwin-Williams leader (retired), UN Volunteer, and consultant. As a Simuka Africa Mentor, he discusses his journey with #STEM #education & how it changed #career outcomes for his entire family. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG4 #SDG8 #careerdevelopment #youth #outreach

34gallery.org Artist Usha M. Reddy: “The figure is a #paramedic running toward an emergency. In moments like these, crowds part without thinking. This artwork captures that unexplainable shift — the moment when #duty becomes light.” More on IG: @ushamreddy #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura

"Where the World Softened" is my submission for the "Savor" Open Call from @34gallery.org As a child, I often disappeared into worlds of my own making. Creating art has now become my present-day refuge in much the same way.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsWideOpen, any bird with its wings open wide. #jaxonart #birds

No #bees, no life 🐝 Today is #WorldBeeDay. Let’s protect the bees. ✌️ #Bee happy, keep smiling 😊🫶 #BugSky #InsectThursday #flowers #MacroMonday #photography #closeup #Art #nature #naturephotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #ECK #EastCoastKin

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34gallery.org Artist Willow Iti: "I'm #autistic. Growing up, #art became my language when words failed to come. Through this process, I began reclaiming my story. Not the one shaped by #gaslighting & silence. My version. More: linktr.ee/EnchantedLay... #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen

@lucidjordan79.bsky.social (Malina Jordan) is a 34 Gallery Technology Advisor, Artist & Author of The Lucid Universe Series. This week, she discusses unethical #AI use, #AIslop & the necessity of #human oversight. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outeach

34gallery.org Artist Obso: “A transformative aura captured as a threshold between worlds, where #imagination tears open reality and floods the room with possibility.” More on Webbie Social: Obso #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura

34gallery.org Artist Yulia Orlov: “This work shows a moment when a person stands on the edge between #life and #loss. It is a turning point. Even in difficult moments there is a chance for #awareness and self-forgiveness." More on IG: @iuliiaorlova9061 #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen

34gallery.org & partner WebbieSocial.com present the "Weightless #OpenCall! Join us to explore #sensation, #lightness, & #release! DEADLINE: May 29th, 2026 Learn more: bit.ly/3RsI29q Submit your art: Webbiesocial.com #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #weightless

Buttercups at dawn. Taken this morning in Glastonbury.

Fragment of Time…🌺 #BeachLife

34gallery.org Artist LUETAS: “The aura manifests as a living #universe — pulsating, magnetic, inevitable. Here there are no words. Only vibration. A work about the invisible that recognises us before we exist.” More: luetas.art #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura

34gallery.org Artist Sama Tari: "In this, I have tried to present myself and art in the context of contemporary life. The surrounding space, shapes, lines and objects are symbols of art, knowledge and the language of Imagination." More on IG: @samatariarts #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen

Our June #OpenCall, “Savor" has been created to explore #memory & #sensory experiences. #FineArt, #AIart, #Audiovisual #Art & #Poetry accepted. Submit by May 29th: bit.ly/3RsI29q #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #savor

“My Aura Got Here First” by 34gallery.org Artist Luz Bolo: “His aura is my aura — saturated, luminous, and a little dramatic. I communicate in color because #language is too small for the size of my #energy. More on IG: @signxifxixcanxce #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen

Trust Boma is a 34 Gallery #Poet and mental health enthusiast. He creates to inspire change, raise awareness, and promote community well-being globally. More: 34gallery.org/staff #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen #PenForPurpose

Inspired by scenes from our walks this week 👣 `A steep meadow, long grass and flowers, dark forested slopes` #synthart #landscape

Pedzisai Makosa is a #teacher & #dataanalyst with #volunteer administrative experience at Project5000Zim. This week, he discusses "The Global Water Bankruptcy 2026 Report," including 5 key forms of #water depletion. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG6 #cleanwater #Zimbabwe #Waterforall

“Aura of an Innocent” by @charoa1974.bsky.social: "She doesn't know she's glowing — that's the whole of it, the sacred part. No mirror shows her what we see, the way light pools around her like it chose her on purpose." More: mindsoulmeditations.com #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura

A great blue heron fishes at dusk at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #WadersOuttaWater #Blue #ECK #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons #birdphotography

"The Wiseman" ✨️ Do you like ferrets? This little guy is technically an Ermine. Watercolor on paper Ps. Use code SPRING2026 to get 20% off all my prints this week! www.the-inner-observer.com

"The First Feeling" has been selected for the "Aura" Open Call from the @34gallery.org on @webbiesocial.bsky.social! I am so grateful for all the opportunities and support they both are giving to artists 🫶🏻 Do check them out 🔗 webbiesocial.com/auth?ref=E85...

34gallery.org Artist Anand Manchiraju: "This #acrylic work presents a duality. The contrast between ochre and black suggests a psychological split: light & darkness, clarity & confusion, grounding & dissociation." More on IG: @artistanandmanchiraju #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #brazen

`View over ancient trees to cloud-shrouded mountains` #synthart

“Tick Tock! Tick Tock! Goes the chiming clock A pinch of sunshine Will make the day mine Immersed in birdsong I shall trudge along With nature’s tellers of time Time keepers so sublime” -thinkerbell🌱 #FlowerFeed #ImageAndVerse

Amarachi Enyinnaya is a Mental Health #advocate amplifying voices in #suicide prevention. This week, she discusses the importance of SDG 3.4, The 34 Gallery's mission & why #intervention works. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

Moonlit Branch 8”x8” Oil on cradled wood panel . Available on my website.

"Interludes" is a 34gallery.org virtual publication featuring #artists, #writers, #poets, career #professionals discussing their careers, inspirations & mental health. Interested in mental health #advocacy? Get in touch today: bit.ly/3RsI29q #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach

SimukaAfrica.org & our 34 Gallery Staff sincerely hope you have enjoyed "Focus" & "What's In A Name?" art from our selected artists. Starting Tomorrow, we begin "Brazen" & "Aura" #dailyart to explore self #forgiveness, #presence & #healing. Remember: Artists Create Golden Ages! #SDG3 #arttherapy

At Simuka Africa, we encourage #youth to utilize #socialmedia responsibly. In an age of increased #AI incidents, we recommend shifting towards professionalism across your platforms for #careerdevelopment & #safety. Learn more on our AI policy: bit.ly/4daGo6M #SDG4 #SDG4 #SDG8 #careers #outreach

The unfolding of each Lilac petal with its own perfect rhythm 📷🍃…

Redshank flying past a marker post. #BirdOfTheDay #LinedUp

Theresa Chapfakacha is a #Zimbabwean #writer, analyst, & mental health #advocate. This week, she discusses The 2026 World #Happiness Report, which provides an analysis of #socialmedia & #internet impacts on mental health. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG3 #mentalhealth #outreach #youth #burnout

34gallery.org Artist @mitochondralorian.bsky.social: "My name exists at the point of tension between inherited cellular power (#Mitochondria) & the disciplined structure of a cultural creed (#Mandalorian). More: linktr.ee/mitochondral... #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #name