Cover art wins prize

Page 2

An ink drawing by Peace River artist Andre Bruneau has been selected to be cover art for a new planning guide being put together by the Nechi Institute and ARCH Psychological Services.

The drawing, entitled "You're Not Alone," was selected from entries from across the country for the cover of the guide, designed to help planning a program to deal with sexual abuse in First Nations communities.

"The theme of this work revolves around the idea that healing from sexual abuse can only be facilitated by the support of a caring group of individuals. The teardrop falling, as well as the overall teardrop shape of the drawing itself, represents the emotions involved within the healing process - be it tears of anger, pain, sadness, and even tears of joy as the realization that one is not alone in the healing process begins to sink in," Bruneau explained. "Support comes in all shapes and sizes, both from peers, older individuals and even children - as symbolized by the child catching the teardrop."

In addition to having his work grace the cover of the planning guide, Bruneau will receive a cheque for $500.