Art Is About Being Whole

A Memoir

Non-Fiction - Memoir
219 Pages
Reviewed on 09/13/2024
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Reviewed by Kimberlee J Benart for Readers' Favorite

Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir by artist and educator Cindy Ingram is a visual feast for the eyes and a fascinating story to read. When you review a book that so many experts have already reviewed, it can be challenging to think about what more you can say. Let me keep this review on the level of someone who is not an expert but a lifelong lover of art in its many forms, both visual and performing. Even if you think you know nothing about art, even if it’s never interested you before, you can’t flip through the visually luscious pages in this book without being wowed. And you can’t read Cindy Ingram’s poetry and prose about her journey to self-discovery and wholeness through art without being moved.

In Art Is About Being Whole, Cindy Ingram gives voice to the transformative power of art to fill our lives with fullness, healing, understanding, and connection. I was fascinated as she unfolded her emotional growth through encounters with various works of art. Ingram writes engagingly, sharing her experiences and emotions as she discovers herself and develops a philosophy about life, spirituality, and purpose. This is an excellent book for anyone going through tough times who may not have considered art as part of their healing and self-discovery process, but it’s also a great read for those who simply enjoy the magic of art and want to embrace it more fully. An epilogue, references, a list of art illustrations, and helpful links are included.