Executive Summary

"Stress is basically
a disconnection from the earth, a
forgetting of the breath."
-Natalie Goldberg

Stress is a constant factor of life. Whatever the cause,

we are all heavily burdened down by everyday stressors
and desperately seek ways to relieve that tension.
Art Therapy is the perfect remedy for an anxious
disposition. Through artistic means, individuals are
able to express feelings and exchange ideas. This
is a process of organic self-exploration, and people
often discover underlying feelings they had been
previously unknown.

Our design team acknowledges that many

people may not have the resources necessary
for this purpose. Providing a paint and clay
studio will allow visitors to explore without
the material restraints. We see a need
for a public space for individuals to come
to create artwork and reconnect with the
earth.

We, The United Design Operation, propose an

Art Therapy Garden to be built in the Virtual
Peace Garden in Second Life. This interactive
garden will be a combination of studio and gallery
space, providing both an artistic release as well
as a place to quietly view others' work. The
entire garden will live in a clearing in the
middle of a wooded area, just waiting to be
stumbled upon by unsuspecting individuals.
This garden will be calm, quiet and secluded;
perfect for a tired mind to relax, explore their
senses, and pull free of any emotional weights
or burdens.