Art Demonstration: Fernanda M. Clariana- Mindful Painting
Fernanda Clariana was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts and Communication, from the National University of Buenos Aires and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, from The Graduate Institute, Connecticut. In addition, Fernanda is a Reiki Master practitioner/instructor, and a Qigong practitioner/instructor. Fernanda is the Coordinator for Smilow Cancer Hospital’s creative art volunteers and musicians. Currently at Yale New Haven Hospital, she creates and implements holistically-oriented programs to enhance the patient and staff experience. Her unique Complementary Health Program “Oasis for Healing” received the 2015 Extraordinary Program Award from the American Hospital Association. She is also a member of the Auxiliary Art Committee at Yale New Haven Hospital, and assists with selection and display organization of visual art in the hospital. On February 6th 2019, Fernanda presented a wonderfully enriching “Mindful Painting “ session that was recorded and can be watched below with airing date information.