Virtual Trauma Art Exhibit Showcase
After retiring as a Mental Health Therapist, I developed in interest in Fine Art Photography. I have been mentored by George Bebout, a photographer who led classes in Pharr, Texas and have studied the art through on-line tutorials. I enjoy the process of photographing as well as editing photos to make a final picture.
This photo was taken in February of 2013 using a Nikon D300S. ISO 800 F9.5 at 1/2000 sec. The location is near Portland, Maine after a blizzard had passed through the area.
I was touched by this tiny seagull flying through the storm catching fish that had been stirred up by the swells. He must have been very brave to be out there instead of sheltering safely in rocks somewhere. I named the photograph, Brave Little Soul. I remembered, during times of overwhelming odds, having the feelings of isolation and loneliness that he seemed to personify. When this exhibit came up I added some grunge to the first photo and the jagged edges to illustrate the fear and panic I felt when I divorced my emotionally abusive husband and needed to support myself and 4 young unruly children. The fear and panic came from overwhelming responsibilities and insufficient income.
I reedited the second picture to illustrate how God can bring peace out of the chaos and confusion that Satan uses to pull us away from God. But God is faithful. He allows us to go through the valley of death before he restores our souls. He is now giving me back the years the locusts have eaten.
"I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. ... You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God," (Joel 2:25-26)
Artist Bio:
After retiring as a Mental Health Therapist, I developed in interest in Fine Art Photography. I have been mentored by George Bebout, a photographer who led classes in Pharr, Texas and have studied the art through on-line tutorials. I enjoy the process of photographing as well as editing photos to make a final picture. I am the proprietor of Jane Kane Inspirational Art. I specialize in producing wall hangings that celebrate God’s marvelous creation and greeting cards with encouraging messages.
About 30 years ago, I was emotionally depleted and could no longer endure the emotional abuse I received from my husband. Leaving him and managing on my own with 4 young children brought overwhelming responsibilities. I did not know how to solve the children’s behavior problems or the mounting stack of bills. I panicked when I did not have the money to pay bills and did not understand what different agencies wanted from me. Mostly I remember daily fear and panic. I kept reaching out for help, but found little. I prayed, but it felt like God was not answering. There were no answers and no peace.
The road back to emotional and spiritual recovery has taken all of these 30 years and I am still finding my way back. During my struggle, I probably fell into every snare that Satan set up to defeat me. But I have been a child of God since I was 10 years old. I never went back or doubted that decision so I know I was in the palm of God’s hand even when it did not feel like it. Satan still sets up snares and traps for me, but he doesn’t win as often as he did before. God has restored my soul and is giving me back the years the locusts have eaten.
"I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. ... You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God," (Joel 2:25-26)
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