What Does Art Offer?

"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit." - John Updike

I found these images this morning while doing my routine FB search (which I often tell my self I am going to get rid of)...Until I find something inspiring and think that I need it.

And this inspiration is what I found today...
This five year old girl with autism paints stunning masterpieces. 

"An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one." - Charles Horton Cooley

These images may bring up the question...

Can art heal?

I believe this to be true.
I would love to hear your thoughts!

Christy