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Catherine\u2019s creative process develops through experimenting with collage, print, and drawing with a range of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Connecting into the Boyle community, linking in with commercial units in the town Catherine will create a display project box, Individuals will be invited to take a project inspired print artwork. In exchange for taking an artwork the recipient has to share with a stranger a kind word and a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Anecdotal evidence has shown in some circumstances when a person is at their lowest it is a kind word or short conversation from a strange that is the trigger, to more positive thoughts on a dark day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is also proposed that interactive element of the project to take place on Oct 10th, linking in with the World Mental Health Day. 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