University Of Alabama At Birmingham:

Press release from the University of Alabama at Birmingham:

January 19, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, an ancient amulet figure called amabie has made a sensational comeback to modern-day Japan. Discover the history and meaning behind the amabie, which legend says protects against plague and poverty, and learn to make your own Monday, Jan. 24.

The event is part of the virtual Mental Health Monday series, presented by Arts in Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Artist Makiko Harada Young will lead the seminar at noon. Participants will have an opportunity to create their own amabie or/and amulet.

No experience is needed, but participants will need to have paper and a drawing utensil on hand. Online registration is required to attend this free event. A link to join will be sent via email prior to the event.

Young is an ‘art for wellness’ consultant and provides master-level continuing education lectures on social justice and art therapy. She is a New York state-licensed creative arts therapist and is board-certified by the American Art Therapy Association. Young earned a master’s degree in health education from Columbia University and a Master of Professional Studies degree in art therapy from Pratt Institute and was formerly faculty at the New School University.

This press release was produced by the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.