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Through grant funding from The Baptist Foundation we were able to take our art sessions in a new direction with the addition of photography. Digital cameras were made available to teen patients to document their world while in the hospital environment.  The result was a group show titled "In this Moment" at MOCA Jacksonville where over 29 patient photographs were displayed throughout the summer and fall of of 2012. 
Patient Photography Program
Angela age 13 For Angela this was the first time in the hospital. She was surrounded by supportive family and friends. But there is a very special bond between best friends and that is what Angela wanted to capture. Sometimes it’s playful, sometimes it’s sweet, and sometimes it can be fueled with si
Victoria age 15 Victoria has a deeply religious and spiritual side. That devotion helps her through her frequent hospital stays. Her photographs are based on her reality and what her experience in the hospital looks like. Her images document her perspective and tell her story.
Randall age 16 “I know I am going to get through this” and “There is a reason for this” are two messages Randall wants the world to know about him. He displays his scars proudly because they are a reminder of his battle with cancer. Even though his life experience has been altered due to his illness
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Tate age 12 Recently Tate has learned that the hospital will become a more frequent destination. In order to make the best of her reality she focuses on her creative side. Tate especially loves photography and enjoys the challenge of finding subject matter at the hospital that she finds interesting.
Tate age 12 Recently Tate has learned that the hospital will become a more frequent destination. In order to make the best of her reality she focuses on her creative side. Tate especially loves photography and enjoys the challenge of finding subject matter at the hospital that she finds interesting.
Megan age 17 “I like to see things in different ways”. Megan especially likes the way photographs can reveal special things and meanings by the way an image is framed. The “unusual aspects of ordinary things” make the details become more important. When you focus on the detail the object becomes som
Megan age 17 “I like to see things in different ways”. Megan especially likes the way photographs can reveal special things and meanings by the way an image is framed. The “unusual aspects of ordinary things” make the details become more important. When you focus on the detail the object becomes som
Megan age 17 “I like to see things in different ways”. Megan especially likes the way photographs can reveal special things and meanings by the way an image is framed. The “unusual aspects of ordinary things” make the details become more important. When you focus on the detail the object becomes som
Kira age 14 Kira, a highly animated, outgoing and social teenager, loves photography. She especially loved being able to use her creative side as a distraction from being very hungry and not being able to eat. Instead of taking a traditional portrait Kira wanted to show her personality through her v
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Caitlyn age 14 Symbolism plays an important roll in Caitlyn’s choice of subject matter because she uses that to tell her story and to create a mood. Since walking was an issue, her wheelchair represents independence, freedom and movement. The exit doors she discovered while in her wheelchair fascina
Caitlyn age 14 Symbolism plays an important roll in Caitlyn’s choice of subject matter because she uses that to tell her story and to create a mood. Since walking was an issue, her wheelchair represents independence, freedom and movement. The exit doors she discovered while in her wheelchair fascina
Caitlyn age 14 Symbolism plays an important roll in Caitlyn’s choice of subject matter because she uses that to tell her story and to create a mood. Since walking was an issue, her wheelchair represents independence, freedom and movement. The exit doors she discovered while in her wheelchair fascina
Cameron age 14 Cameron was extremely attentive and engaged as we discussed the difference between a photograph made as art and one made quickly to document a moment, as one would make with a cell phone. He had a natural affinity for the camera, and although extremely interested in instruction, he h
Lily age 13 Lily is an extremely energetic and creative teenager with a huge heart and an even bigger personality. She loves her twin sister, her dog and cheering for her middle school. She has a trained eye opened to discovery and observation. Out of her hospital room window or in the confines of
Lily age 13 Lily is an extremely energetic and creative teenager with a huge heart and an even bigger personality. She loves her twin sister, her dog and cheering for her middle school. She has a trained eye opened to discovery and observation. Out of her hospital room window or in the confines of
Meagan age 15 At first, creating a self- portrait made Meagan a bit apprehensive. She describes herself as thoughtful, sweet and a little shy. But after experimenting with the camera, the lighting, the composition and the color, she quickly opened up and became relaxed and comfortable. While creatin
Meagan age 15 At first, creating a self- portrait made Meagan a bit apprehensive. She describes herself as thoughtful, sweet and a little shy. But after experimenting with the camera, the lighting, the composition and the color, she quickly opened up and became relaxed and comfortable. While creatin
Shawn age 16 Since he was a very small boy Shawn has spent much of his life in the hospital. The hospital staff has become his second family and the hospital itself has been his second home. Art has been a useful outlet in dealing with the stress and the boredom. Images relating to the hospital faci
Shawn age 16 Since he was a very small boy Shawn has spent much of his life in the hospital. The hospital staff has become his second family and the hospital itself has been his second home. Art has been a useful outlet in dealing with the stress and the boredom. Images relating to the hospital faci
Stetson age 16 Stetson loves many things….her best friend, music, cosmetology and taking photo’s. She likes hunting for interesting things and compositions found in ordinary places. Discovering the hidden details in her immediate environment, even at the hospital, is like digging up secret treasure.
Stetson age 16 Stetson loves many things….her best friend, music, cosmetology and taking photo’s. She likes hunting for interesting things and compositions found in ordinary places. Discovering the hidden details in her immediate environment, even at the hospital, is like digging up secret treasure.
Stetson age 16 Stetson loves many things….her best friend, music, cosmetology and taking photo’s. She likes hunting for interesting things and compositions found in ordinary places. Discovering the hidden details in her immediate environment, even at the hospital, is like digging up secret treasure.
Stetson age 16 Stetson loves many things….her best friend, music, cosmetology and taking photo’s. She likes hunting for interesting things and compositions found in ordinary places. Discovering the hidden details in her immediate environment, even at the hospital, is like digging up secret treasure.
Stetson age 16 Stetson loves many things….her best friend, music, cosmetology and taking photo’s. She likes hunting for interesting things and compositions found in ordinary places. Discovering the hidden details in her immediate environment, even at the hospital, is like digging up secret treasure.
Stetson age 16 Stetson loves many things….her best friend, music, cosmetology and taking photo’s. She likes hunting for interesting things and compositions found in ordinary places. Discovering the hidden details in her immediate environment, even at the hospital, is like digging up secret treasure.
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Rillious age 20 Rillious is extremely aware of the fact that he cannot live his life like that of his friends and peers. His chronic heart condition has forced him to spend much of his youth being hospitalized. At times it can be very lonely and isolating. In this self portrait Rillious is able to c