الشفقه ~xr + tnx = Compassion®is a series of new paintings and drawings by Terresa Ford that encompass the spiritual themes of compassion, forgiveness, and charity as reflected in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.  In an era that seems obsessed with stressing the contradictions of the three most ubiquitous religions in the world for bipartisan gain, these works focus on their commonalities for social and spiritual transformation.  In order to thrive our world needs tolerance; art teaches tolerance.

The Compassion Exhibition is the culmination of more than eighteen months of research and studio work.

Terresa Naila Ford, a native of Buffalo, New York, received her MFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a BFA in painting from the State University of New York, College at Brockport.  For more than twenty years Ms. Ford has painted figurative works in a unique style that incorporates vibrant color, design and form.  A former student of MollyOlga Art School in Western New York, her paintings are richly hued with bright rhythmic colors. Publications include “The Playroom” in New Breezes: Anthology of African American Writers, and “The Art of Place” in FYI Magazine published by New York State Foundation of the Arts.  Her paintings can be found in private collections throughout the United States.  Ms. Ford lives in Hollywood, Florida with her son Joseph Ford and their two cats (Luvy & Duvy).