A Journey to a Beautiful Life

“It's the great mystery of human life that old grief passes gradually into quiet, tender joy. The mild serenity of age takes the place of the riotous blood of youth. I bless the rising sun each day, and, as before, my heart sings to meet it, but now I love even more its setting, its long slanting rays and the soft, tender, gentle memories that come with them, the dear images from the whole of my long, happy life— and over all the Divine Truth, softening, reconciling, forgiving! My life is ending, I know that well, but every day that is left me I feel how earthly life is in touch with a new infinite, unknown, but approaching life, the nearness of which sets my soul quivering with rapture, my mind glowing and my heart weeping with joy.”

— Dostoevsky, Father Zosima in The Brothers Karamazov

Is there a person, community, or institution close to your heart that you would like to honor and uplift through your contribution?

We invite you to make your giving a dignified expression by commissioning interpretive art paintings that honor, celebrate, and thoughtfully accompany their journey toward a beautiful life.

As an act of benevolence, Vivienne offers her research expertise and artistic practice to create works that are deeply attentive to each story—its context, values, and lived meaning.

Please share your story with us through the application form below. During the consultation, we will discuss the artistic process, scope of collaboration, and the potential range of contributions, which may extend up to 100%. The cost of art materials will be included as part of the overall budget.

We look forward to learning from your stories and collaborating to cultivate a more beautiful, dignified world—together.

Our Models

Please select one of the three patterns for your recipient’s journey to homo aestheticus.

Model A

a set of four paintings

SAPIENS, LUDENS, FABER, AESTHETICUS

Model B

a set of four paintings

SAPIENS, LUDENS, FABER, AESTHETICUS

Model C

a single painting

Combined SAPIENS, LUDENS, FABER, AESTHETICUS

Application

Essay Guidelines for Beautiful Life for All

We invite you to share the story of a person, community, or institution that holds special meaning for you—one whose dignity and beauty you wish to recognize and honor through your giving.

I. Introduction

  • Introduce the individual, community, or institution you wish to uplift.

  • Briefly explain your connection to them and why they are important to you.

II. Story

  • Share specific experiences, challenges, and triumphs from their journey that have inspired you.

  • Highlight what makes their story beautiful and compelling, drawing from your understanding of what constitutes a beautiful life.

III. Impact

  • Describe how your contribution, in the form of art, will celebrate or support their journey.

  • Explain how your support could address specific needs or help them reach their goals.

  • Reflect on how this contribution could positively influence how society perceives them, bringing dignity and appreciation to their story.

IV. Conclusion

  • Reflect on what this opportunity means to you personally.

  • Share how this story aligns with your own vision of a beautiful world and how art can illuminate the dignity of their journey.

These guidelines are offered as a source of inspiration rather than a strict template; applicants are welcome to adapt the structure in ways that best honor the integrity and voice of their story. Please submit an essay of 300–500 words.