The team from Tony Rapu Gallery (TR Gallery) alongside Enifo Agodo of Art by Nifty arrived at Genesis House with a simple idea: that a canvas, a brush and a quiet afternoon can do something words sometimes cannot.
What followed was a creative colouring and painting session for the residents, which we fondly call a Healing Sip and Paint. The young women of Genesis House, many of whom are rebuilding their lives after sexual violence, human trafficking or substance abuse, settled in with colours and brushes in a calm, relaxed, and supportive space. There was no right or wrong way to do it, and no one was asked to explain what they were painting. They were simply invited to express themselves.
It was a soothing, enjoyable afternoon, and for the residents it was a refreshing break from the demands of rehabilitation. In the colours they chose and the pictures that took shape, each one had room to put something of herself on the page.
Genesis House thanks TR Gallery, Enifo Agodo and the entire team for the time and kindness they brought, and for a memorable experience that gave the residents moments of joy, relaxation and connection.
The home looks forward to more collaborations and to a lasting partnership that continues to bless the young women in its care.