The Healing Nature of Occupation

Author

• Jennifer Fortuna, WMUFollow

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Description

Moses Kai Hamilton was born in a small beach house on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii. When a tragic accident left Hamilton paralyzed, he turned to mouth painting for comfort. Participation in a meaningful occupation helped Hamilton find his path in life. Over time, he developed his own techniques, use of color, and a signature impressionist style. Painting nurtured Hamilton’s soul. As a result, his art grew better and sweeter.

Keywords

Occupation, Occupational Therapy, Art, Nature, Mouth Painting, Hawaii, Moses Hamilton

Disciplines

Art Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Painting

Recommended Citation

Fortuna, Jennifer, "The Healing Nature of Occupation" (2017). Open Journal of Occupational Therapy: Occupation and the Artist. 18.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot_occupationandartist/18

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