Access Alliance Arts for Family Health
“The program reminded me of my younger days. It showed me there is a solution for everything. Creativity is useful, but we have to learn how to use it.” — Colours of the Earth participant
What colours, smells, and tastes remind you of home?
At the Colours of the Earth program, newcomer artist Mercy Verdugo invited participants to create natural paints using everyday ingredients like turmeric, coffee, chocolate, mint, beets, and roses. Before painting, participants shared memories and traditions connected to the scents and colours of the foods and herbs.
The program was designed to make art more accessible by showing participants how to create with materials already found at home. Through the process, participants-built confidence, practical skills, and new ways to connect with family, culture, and community.
(This video is in Spanish. Turn on subtitles and use YouTube’s translation feature to watch this video in your preferred language.)
Videography and editing by Alejandra Higuera.
