Maralee Teshima
My name is Maralee Teshima, and I sustained a traumatic brain injury while working as an elementary school teacher in 2012. I began painting during my recovery, am inspired by Jackson Pollock, and enjoy the freedom of moving my whole body to apply paint in a variety of ways. Creating art, gardens, exercise experiences, healthy meals, and conversations are some of my favorite ways to share my life and God’s beauty with others. I find deep connections through our vulnerable experiences of being human, lifelong learning, developing resilience, and looking up.
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Accomplice
Accomplice is an acrylic and latex triptych of 4x4 inch canvases. Building depth and texture for these paintings required various types and sizes of brushes, water, squeeze bottles, and pouring containers. I considered movement, color, balance, and cohesion in stages to create feelings of connection and collaboration amongst the differences. All of these factors are symbolic of my experiences with Hope Survives. Nine years ago I met Cristabelle, and over time followed her experiences and messages of hope and community that resonate with me even though our injuries are unique. I now choose to engage with those seeking hope and connection through Hope Survives with prayerful intentionality. I participate, volunteer, pray, listen, and meet up with a variety of humans who bring so many circumstances and perspectives. We gather together to share, connect, and seek movement toward healing. There is unity amongst the beautiful and interconnected layers.
