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Expressing, Responding, Protecting, and Inspiring through Art
Molly Bathje
Margy Hunter, MS, MA, LLP, OTR/L, created the cover of the Spring 2013 issue of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. She created this untitled work as a personal reflection on the impact of war on individuals and society, as well as on the history of the profession of occupational therapy (OT), which began in response to military service members’ needs. Also embedded in the creation of this piece are the restorative benefits of participation in creative arts for OT practitioners who deliver services to patients experiencing profound life changes. Additionally, this article explores the artists’ use of art in OT practice to create occupational environments in her community, and as a tool to support her own occupational functioning.
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Expressing eMotions Through Participation in Painting
Molly Bathje
The cover of the Winter 2013 Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, titled Miles eMOTION, was created by Miles Scharfenberg, an 18-year-old young man with multiple developmental impairments. Miles’ story and his artwork provide a reflection on the ways in which creativity and art can enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Miles’ art exists because of his drive toward engagement and participation in life, but also essential is his mother’s commitment to providing opportunities for him to be creative. The Miles eMOTION series of paintings can inspire occupational therapists, families, caregivers, and people with disabilities to incorporate art making as a part of their occupational profile.
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Art in Occupational Therapy: An Introduction to Occupation and the Artist
Molly Bathje
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy , Volume 1, Issue 1
The “Occupation and the Artist” section of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) will highlight the use of art in the practice of occupational therapy (OT) and in the occupations of both consumers of OT services and its practitioners. The artwork displayed on the inaugural issue of OJOT, titled “The Road Ahead”, features a painting by Diane Dirette, PhD, OT, and Editor-in-Chief of OJOT. This introductory article explores the presence of art in OT practice from the formation of the profession through it's current state.
The “Occupation and the Artist” section of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) highlights the use of art in the practice of occupational therapy (OT) and in the occupations of both consumers of OT services and its practitioners.
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