♥Oneness♥through♥Art♥

About Us:

The ♥Oneness♥through♥Art Movement will put a face on those affected by special needs; and all who march to the beat of their own drum; to be seen and accepted for all the wonderful gifts they have to offer as a person, beyond the differences.

Through Florentina’s engaging and uplifting artwork, we will create opportunities to opening hearts, genuine smiles of understanding and acceptance that people are people and are all deserving of friendships, love and understanding.

Some of the creative ways we are reaching out to make a difference:

In Her Shoes Art Music Video - to the Swingsetmamas hit song “Take a Walk in Someone Elses Shoes” – Featuring Florentina's “My Kids” Art Series of Diverse Friends.

What's A Bafoodle? e-book - A bright, uplifting, fun story that removes social barriers, opening doors to build and celebrate friendships for all. 8x8 Soft-cover Book slated for release March 2012 with accompanying “My Kids” Art Series of Diverse Friends with uplifting fun messages.

Flipping the Switch Short Film- Synopsis: Through her art work, genuine love of life, and sense of humor; a young lady brings down the barriers of discrimination and isolation towards open hearts, acceptance and compassion for all who march to the beat of their own drum. As of November 2011 – In Preproduction and Funding Stage. Slated for release Spring 2012.

Stripes – Art Card – “My Stripes May Be Different, But My Heart Beats The Same” – We have given away over 2000 of this art card in 2011.

Mama and Baby Elephant – Art Card – “We Are All Deserving Of Unconditional Love of Family, Friends and Community” – We have given away over 1000 of this art card in 2011.

We are active in sharing awareness for like-minded organizations such as A.Skate Foundation, The Miracle Project and Art of Autism.

…and so much more!

Mission & Purpose Statement:

The Mission is to engage folks of all ages, to help children and adults alike see the world with an open and accepting heart, removing social barriers, building friendships recognizing we are all connected. 

The Purpose of the Oneness through Art Movement is about raising awareness through various art and film mediums intertwined with uplifting thought provoking messages.  

We will create humanizing experiences through the global language of art to shift reaction of mind towards compassionate acceptance through open hearts.

Think, See, Respond with Open Hearts….We are all Connected!

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“Inclusion is about living full lives – about learning to live together. Inclusion makes the world our classroom for a full life. Inclusion treasures diversity and builds community. Inclusion is about our ‘abilities’ – our gifts and how to share them. Inclusion is NOT just a ‘disability’ issue” (Asante, Shafika)

Message from the Founder:

Hi, I’m Andrea Clarke; Florentina’s mom. The ♥Oneness♥through♥Art Movement was created out of pure love and admiration for my daughter and all she has overcome. We are driven to bridge the gap of misunderstanding, discrimination and isolation those affected by special needs and disabilities too often encounter.

Art as a global medium is a natural, fun and passionate language for us to embrace & promote given my first hand experiences with Florentina’s use of art in how she experiences and connects to the world around her.

Immune System Dysfunction, Developmental Delays, SLOS and Autism has been a 24/7 reality in our lives for over 10 years; during this time we have witnessed first hand how Art has taken down walls, opened dialogue giving opportunity for Florentina to be seen and accepted for who she is as a person, beyond her special needs.

Our goal in raising awareness through various Art mediums is to foster a natural progression of dialogue which lead to opportunities of inclusion; that People are People and are all deserving of friends, love & understanding.

♥Oneness♥through♥Art; Imagine the Possibilities!