James O'Donnell at Eyedrum

Drawing, Painting and Printmaking MFA candidate James O'Donnell presents a spoken-word performance *Love Letters to the Sea* at Eyedrum Gallery at 8p.m. Sept. 9 In his powerful and deeply personal performance "Love Letters to the Sea," O’Donnell recounts his discovery of 15 journals left behind by his deceased mother who suffered from schizophrenia. Searching for meaning in madness, James relives childhood traumas in his journey to discover a woman he never really knew, and perhaps even salvation. Through spoken-word, video, and performance, O’Donnell brings to life the hidden world of his mother from two radically different times in her life. Desperately seeking answers, he explores memories, life, death, and ultimately love. Don’t miss the performance called "unforgettable," "achingly beautiful" and "devastatingly stunning". Free and open to the public. Eyedrum Gallery is located at: Suite 8, 290 MLK Jr. Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. For questions or information: 404.522.0655 or jamesodonnellart@gmail.com