The artist, Adriana Lima, writes:

This picture is about creating an abstract pictorial field through a series of digital photographies.

The adopter, Rick Alexander, writes:

I have a BFA degree in sculpture from some years ago, but after 2 or 3 years of work following graduation, my production stopped and I ended up spending the next few decades alternating between theatrical, graphic and web based design.

I am once again producing objects and just completed a work called "The Apple Cart - Totem Revisited" that is derivative of a work called "Totem" produced during those 2 to 3 years following graduation.

A few days ago, while visiting the FAAN web site, I ran across this work, "Totem2" by Bernard Klevickas. Aside from an immediate positive response to both the concept and the visuals, the title told me I needed to try and adopt the work.

I did so, got a positive response from Bernard, and Totem2 is on its way.

The artist, Bernard Klevickas, writes:

Rick wrote to me: "Today, I saw "Totem" at FAAN and it seemed to me a necessity that I at least try and have it sent my way."

Thank you.

The artist, Bernard Klevickas, writes:

My friend Sarah goes by the nickname Jazz. Since I made a sculpture and named it "Jazz" I decided to show it to her. She liked it, so I gave it to her.

The artist, Rob Strati, writes:

I just want to thank Dr. Saul Arber. He adopted this piece after viewing it at the X-initiative. His concepts about the piece were very insightful and his enthusiasm for the work was evident in his email.

Also, he generously offered 1 year of free medical care in exchange for the piece. I thought this was an exceptional gesture and was incredibly impressed by his creative approach to the exchange and his spirit of giving.

This adoption was truly inspiring.