Circle of Roses
By Naimah Thomas
A registered art therapist, Naimah Thomas created her breathtaking artist book Circle of Roses as a response to a loved one’s incarceration and the powerful stories of those she worked with in a healing group. By encouraging reflection and introspection alongside curating artistic and cultural activities for participants, Thomas was able to interweave the experiences recounted throughout the group’s time together into a compiled volume. According to Thomas, “Circle of Roses provides a space for individuals impacted by the intersections of mass incarceration and mental illness to process their feelings of grief, loss, resistance, and resilience through creativity.”
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Circle of Roses: Honoring the Women of Roseland and Rosemoor
Interview clip with Dr. Sharon Moore and Naya from Circle of Roses.
Interview clip with Dr. Sharon Moore and Khailin from Circle of Roses.
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Naimah Thomas
naimahthomasart.comNaimah Thomas is a Black femme born and raised in Chicago who currently works as a licensed professional counselor, art therapist, and artist. Her clinical work and art practice often explore the intersections of art and mental health, primarily in BIPOC communities. She utilizes art to shift narratives around healing, mental health, and creating spaces where exploration and re-imagination are valued. Most of her visual work is informed by her lived experiences as a Black woman, artist, and therapist…
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