Book Launch: A Look At A New Perspective
THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER / 6–8PM / OPEN EYE GALLERY
FREE, REGISTER HERE
Join us for a night of music, poetry and performance to celebrate the launch of new publication A Look At A New Perspective by residents of Damien John Kelly House.
One Day At A Time Boys is an arts project based in Damien John Kelly House (DJK), a recovery community for men based in Liverpool 15. Offering a program of support based in the arts, sport and culture, they embrace recovery values of willingness, honesty, and open mindedness within a creative setting. They explore how the lessons they learn in art can be applied to real life examples in their recovery. Through discussion, sharing and making they take a look at new perspectives. Whether it be through the lens, through writing, painting or drawing, they champion their community, get curious around their individuality whilst documenting their personal growth and shared experience.
This book has been created by the residents for the residents. It is a collective response to the new perspectives which are shared in this community together and individually. It is a celebration of recovery, an example of what is possible when we just have a go. Physical proof that shows every time we get out of our comfort zone, our comfort zone gets bigger. We learn together, love together, create together and recover together. Art saves, it allows for new passions to develop, it binds community and helps form a solid sense of culture.
All funds raised will go directly back into the project to fund further art groups, pay for materials and continue to build on the creative culture within DJK.
Image by Michael Fearnehough
THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER / 6–8PM / OPEN EYE GALLERY
FREE, REGISTER HERE
Join us for a night of music, poetry and performance to celebrate the launch of new publication A Look At A New Perspective by residents of Damien John Kelly House.
One Day At A Time Boys is an arts project based in Damien John Kelly House (DJK), a recovery community for men based in Liverpool 15. Offering a program of support based in the arts, sport and culture, they embrace recovery values of willingness, honesty, and open mindedness within a creative setting. They explore how the lessons they learn in art can be applied to real life examples in their recovery. Through discussion, sharing and making they take a look at new perspectives. Whether it be through the lens, through writing, painting or drawing, they champion their community, get curious around their individuality whilst documenting their personal growth and shared experience.
This book has been created by the residents for the residents. It is a collective response to the new perspectives which are shared in this community together and individually. It is a celebration of recovery, an example of what is possible when we just have a go. Physical proof that shows every time we get out of our comfort zone, our comfort zone gets bigger. We learn together, love together, create together and recover together. Art saves, it allows for new passions to develop, it binds community and helps form a solid sense of culture.
All funds raised will go directly back into the project to fund further art groups, pay for materials and continue to build on the creative culture within DJK.
Image by Michael Fearnehough
