tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42121994681215250372024-03-13T10:19:23.175-07:00earthloczspiritJanice Anderson's Fiber Art Dolls, reflecting ancestors, icons, angels, orishas and wise women...janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-84232019446175023042013-10-14T11:08:00.001-07:002013-10-15T15:12:19.382-07:00Alter Egos Part 1 - Creating Doll Heads from PaperclayJoin me on November 9, 2013 at Yema Gallery, 540B Freeman Street, Orange, New Jersey from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Alter Egos Part 1 - Creating Doll Heads from Paperclay. Students will learn basic head sculpting techniques for doll heads or assemblage work using Creative Paperclay, an air dry medium. $50.00 class fee includes materials.Wear messy clothes - paperclay can be messy - and come ready to play and explore your creative vision. RSVP. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc75uwkwaFoKBNKgy_WDYwroYFo5mKPzzGLbhS5e1uD7zTCjUyVanMeTxAsSpGOZvWJzCtt0CRcbBmplxas_1VNEZ6rsGW7b2YDqPQhOOq4T38x7w7Y6u5WC-6uaGWz_alXj9p79PEsL0/s640/blogger-image-1925873439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc75uwkwaFoKBNKgy_WDYwroYFo5mKPzzGLbhS5e1uD7zTCjUyVanMeTxAsSpGOZvWJzCtt0CRcbBmplxas_1VNEZ6rsGW7b2YDqPQhOOq4T38x7w7Y6u5WC-6uaGWz_alXj9p79PEsL0/s640/blogger-image-1925873439.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSeZ8Btfeo5GlGL_yyOZcp-bJak0MQv2ivIcb82zs8EUVwkpWJ-V00zjIYKjJ6upWCH_ciSHvjsGINzYDj90zdTN5vqI2hFj03Idfrpnha4D_V0B9uYTIjwPaBi3y-iyGWybCn02R05U/s640/blogger-image--503700832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSeZ8Btfeo5GlGL_yyOZcp-bJak0MQv2ivIcb82zs8EUVwkpWJ-V00zjIYKjJ6upWCH_ciSHvjsGINzYDj90zdTN5vqI2hFj03Idfrpnha4D_V0B9uYTIjwPaBi3y-iyGWybCn02R05U/s640/blogger-image--503700832.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX8r1pgwU62mgWooMo7J4ccykW5z1hw0px9DWXY2nVuzl12T1Gqkiz-4KQYQdrKhKewb3HoNuhJYQUx2orTJdd0h9EfYnE6PTY0V_K6oZ5DVGsG0xnr7nVxCbpsYqqj_lihzLB8ett_M/s640/blogger-image--1994235515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX8r1pgwU62mgWooMo7J4ccykW5z1hw0px9DWXY2nVuzl12T1Gqkiz-4KQYQdrKhKewb3HoNuhJYQUx2orTJdd0h9EfYnE6PTY0V_K6oZ5DVGsG0xnr7nVxCbpsYqqj_lihzLB8ett_M/s640/blogger-image--1994235515.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2RmjZzYeUTacPf00hLkTewDbgPZi6tHJOA6A81dd3l7I3LGJkVVpO6GeSvbRk3dA4roV77Qx0UUPDWOpVIgFti1WJTs9-pQ8vjUwsFpRSqLJl6HcTEgFCF21mYzS8Dk5PTTcOn7R1pk/s640/blogger-image-255611814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2RmjZzYeUTacPf00hLkTewDbgPZi6tHJOA6A81dd3l7I3LGJkVVpO6GeSvbRk3dA4roV77Qx0UUPDWOpVIgFti1WJTs9-pQ8vjUwsFpRSqLJl6HcTEgFCF21mYzS8Dk5PTTcOn7R1pk/s640/blogger-image-255611814.jpg" /></a></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-58459238288021877552013-08-31T07:01:00.001-07:002013-09-01T16:20:18.430-07:00Art Dolls & Blackeyed Peas. The Kitchen is My Studio.I found fresh picked cowpeas (aka blackeyed peas) at Cheesequake Farms yesterday! up early this morning, i shell the cowpeas, bring to a boil. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, add tomato paste and cumin. Add peas. Kosher salt, black pepper to taste. Finish covered on low heat until tender.<br />
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It seemed right that I should have Aunt Hawsie in the kitchen to supervise. I never met my Great Aunt Hawsie, sister of my Mother's Mother. She passed long before I was born, when Mommy and Aunt Deenie were young. Rumor has it I look more like her than I do anyone else. Aunt Deenie say she was very kind.<br />
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Last week I went to the seventh annual Day with Dolls where area dollmakers from NJ and NY gather. Ive bee feeling inspired ever since. <br />
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Here are some dolls in progress. I'll show you more as they evolve.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9dgraGkX1GgGXg2jB5UeJFs34t1P1dU4xUDEHuBY8nB2qIgNj3o75gdAXNm_PRerWMy0JO-OBLlWEeEMBiurpawiidhkwzfU2PqJFHu6Loh-EenL-t8T1mhNW2iNCl73LSHUh3R4t5s/s640/blogger-image--1605313799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9dgraGkX1GgGXg2jB5UeJFs34t1P1dU4xUDEHuBY8nB2qIgNj3o75gdAXNm_PRerWMy0JO-OBLlWEeEMBiurpawiidhkwzfU2PqJFHu6Loh-EenL-t8T1mhNW2iNCl73LSHUh3R4t5s/s640/blogger-image--1605313799.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtoQ6VIF12qKH4b1ik2eeQpDQUGAbObgtfx-aR4b05giIhhhVlI17g9mKAtJtvYkCu2ti3Ejaw0ra5zyUtUHynimbzX0OexKb9HVENoNybAAIuZlsDGxy2JRiE0izxgfKbXg2nzo480Q/s640/blogger-image-1480793878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I had a blast and I hope my students did too. Thank you Joan N, Joan "Always", Josie, Sondra, Tanya MontQ, Diane, Jackie and Nathasha for making it such an enjoyable experience! And don't forget to email me photos of your finished dolls!janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-53764031994891294492011-05-01T14:17:00.001-07:002011-05-01T14:42:12.025-07:00Opening Night - Embracing the Orishas at Yema Gallery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssP7eGBSLKtbWsu70tLrUjlMaMGxU0LlzGpDUdOT-3GGWk-IbaTojLVWMM4OR_S35v-XmV7mOCX-Nlxb7u6MgmgIbFT5vd-2p1wHsp8oxRZAtFm_nvGqaJ-LwRexzGYm0avfpA71_KL4/s1600/orishas%252C+alter+egos+026.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssP7eGBSLKtbWsu70tLrUjlMaMGxU0LlzGpDUdOT-3GGWk-IbaTojLVWMM4OR_S35v-XmV7mOCX-Nlxb7u6MgmgIbFT5vd-2p1wHsp8oxRZAtFm_nvGqaJ-LwRexzGYm0avfpA71_KL4/s400/orishas%252C+alter+egos+026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601861341621782930" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVcgxqDMzMGTu-_Nicw7ZA2J092YF2gwjqDLHXXbl9-5MwcgpFHQYGrKW8IPTKyDd0I0hyphenhyphenR4RQI5ucUqeuiqlQqfXbHWDDmjTrCvmqyaH5OYYLDGnSbwHsle_7Fvr0GHdo330e7idHVc/s1600/orishas%252C+alter+egos+025.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkiEQruadR0HJHxtDjZ86aG-BdRNZv3lLZpXLsBY4rW7J5kYqzoH4s7wj05qJdAdUR-K8RKgFfQcLZtVqEg1GMHmdN-Nqu9EERPzlXO7SORXZItYi6UTjtVYKjB_Bhc6ghDPFrrsV4xk/s400/orishas%252C+alter+egos+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601860348107332514" /></a><br /><br />From the top: Artist/Drummer Geraldine Gaines; Jody Leight; Shirley Panton-Benjamin; Rahmon Olugunna (artist not shown); Toni Thomas (artist/curator) with artist/drummer Mansa Mussa; Lynn Presley; Bisa Washington (artist not shown); Janice Anderson; Adrienne Wheeler; Toni Thomas with son, Justin; Yemaja Altar (Janice Anderson); Elegua/Esh Elegbara (Janice Anderson)janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-3467372855054275282011-04-11T12:30:00.001-07:002011-04-29T07:43:41.438-07:00Embracing the Orisha at Yema Gallery, 540B Freeman Street, Orange, New Jersey. Opening April 29 6-9pm through May 28. Curated by Toni Thomas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIttu03Eos9BOr3DJDUiPWcLnQsPB6PYcbKUHtjtnznahETAYEKb3HPz5OYoy-7AqYAocROvX8JTkxHNyVj6n9j14pSFsw32qBg-mBJILXJxvxFqQt8vFxtFd6FgxxzrEa7H9gYk1Sqz8/s1600/susanna+%2526+orishas+018.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIttu03Eos9BOr3DJDUiPWcLnQsPB6PYcbKUHtjtnznahETAYEKb3HPz5OYoy-7AqYAocROvX8JTkxHNyVj6n9j14pSFsw32qBg-mBJILXJxvxFqQt8vFxtFd6FgxxzrEa7H9gYk1Sqz8/s400/susanna+%2526+orishas+018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600735535258646178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKXhq5M87zlp0PriXL22tWez0KtIUa5xXS6pZCoCrQ4hQXDUxyFRgOlIC4-fxavWUoLJSIvQpDBCvf7Gjy6n6rG707ggkNMUw8C8muKOGJp48LUK4AP6AL1A0eB-wLS1HX7waNucFdN8/s1600/258.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKXhq5M87zlp0PriXL22tWez0KtIUa5xXS6pZCoCrQ4hQXDUxyFRgOlIC4-fxavWUoLJSIvQpDBCvf7Gjy6n6rG707ggkNMUw8C8muKOGJp48LUK4AP6AL1A0eB-wLS1HX7waNucFdN8/s400/258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600735878261528466" /></a><br />Embracing the Orisha<br /><br /><em>Elegua (Esu/Elegba)<br />Fiber Art Dolls& Mixed Media Installation <br />20” (cloth, paperclay, wire armature, mixed media)<br /><br />At a crossroads in the history of the gods, when each wished to find out who, under God, was supreme, all made their way to heaven, each bearing rich sacrificial offerings. All but Esu-Elegba, who wisely honored the deity of divination beforehand and had been told what to bring with him to heaven – a single crimson parrot feather positioned upright upon his forehead to signify that he was not to carry burdens on his head. Responding to he fiery flashing parrot feather, the very seal of supernatural force and ashe, God granted Esu the force to make all things happen and multiply. Outward signs of submission and material bounty were no match for wisdom and humility. Once granted his powers of dominion, Esu instead of arrogantly subordinating everyone to himself, did the “cool” thing – he agve a vast feast to share his newfound prestige and to honor God for the priceless treasure of ashe. <br /><br />He is the guardian of the crossroads and messenger of the gods, the ultimate master of potentiality. Favorable, he modifies the worst of fates; hostile, he darkens the most brilliant of happenings.<br /><br />- from Flash of the Spirit: African & Afro-American Art & Philosphy by Robert Farris Thompson<br /><br /><br />Yemaya (Yemoja)<br />Fiber Art Dolls& Mixed Media Installation <br />20” (cloth, paperclay, wire armature, mixed media)<br /><br />Yemaya-Olukun is the Mother of the Sea, the Great Water, the Womb of Creation. She is the Mother of Dreams, the Mother of Secrets. She is natural wealth, the mother of pearl and Veiled Isis. She is the mermaid, the full moon; and intelligence beyond human comprehension. She is envisioned as a large and beautiful woman, radiant and dak; nurturing and devouring; crystal clear and mysteriously deep. Yemaya rules the house, nurtures the child in the waters of the womb; and has jurisdiction over the affairs of women. Gaze upon the waters of Yemaya for your own self’s sake. Perform rituals on the ocean at sunrise and midnight for your healing. Watch Her shimmering in the light of the full moon and be renewed. There is no mountain of trouble that Yemaya cannot wear down; no sickness of heart that She cannot wash clean; no desert of despair that She cannot flood with hope. <br /><br />- from Jambalaya,, the Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisah Teish</em><br /><br />Embracing the Orishas, Yema Gallery, 540B Freeman Street, Orange, New Jersey. Opening April 29, 2011 6-9pm through May 28, 2011. Curated by Toni Thomas.<br /><br />This exhibit is a continuation of Yema Gallery's recognition of the 2011 UN Resolution 64/169 designating this year as the year for people of African descent by paying tribute to the culture and traditions of the African people. This exhibit will be presented along with an exhibit of the work of Nigerian artist Rahmon Olugunna. Also featured are Adrienne Wheeler, Bisa Washington, Janice Anderson, Jody Leight, Joya Thompson, Shirley Parker Bejamin, Lynn Presley and Geraldine Gaines. The artists were asked to present work that reflects their interest in a deity (orishas) associated with Yoruban spirtual practice.janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-34380148323308171312011-03-09T12:46:00.000-08:002011-04-19T09:43:54.588-07:00Alter Egos - Creating the DollI will be teaching my first dollmaking class at Lisa Shepard Stewart's Cultured Expressions Studio on April 30, 2011. For those of you who do not know Lisa, she is a quilter, crafter, author, designer, instructor extraodinaire, who sells and teaches us to use and incorporate African textiles in our art/clothing projects. I credit Lisa with being the instructor who taught the first quilting class I ever took several years ago, which got me hooked on crafting with dollmaking soon to follow. The rest is history. <br /><br />The class, Alter Egos, is a workshop about telling our stories and expressing ourselves through the magic of dollmaking. Together we wil explore such issues as body image, self-esteem and ancestor appreciation, in a safe, fun and supportive environment - a judgment-free zone - while learning dollmaking skills, unleashing creativity and developing a narrative (whew!) Come, silence your inner critic, and give yourself permission to play!<br /><br />I will be teaching my technique for creating a wire-armatured soft-sculpted doll to decorate and embellish at will. <br /><br /><br />Skill level: Beginner and up (if you can sew on a button, you can do this!)<br /><br />For more information go to www.culturedexpressions.com events calendar.janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-67920487292751287962011-01-31T09:19:00.000-08:002011-04-19T09:45:55.480-07:00Susanna/We Are a Dancing People<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqJy9F_t0kC1mDe_IZSnuMVV_FUT7HScs_myEUP2A8TWr_NzQFjyneHvA4pvr4zFdqh3JcOLhDj18Ebwu3cafsU7F6zkuPDHDMZ0-6Gw8WNTDbxaII2wof0S9MMv0GVwyCyl-5hyphenhyphen6RgU/s1600/20_18A.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqJy9F_t0kC1mDe_IZSnuMVV_FUT7HScs_myEUP2A8TWr_NzQFjyneHvA4pvr4zFdqh3JcOLhDj18Ebwu3cafsU7F6zkuPDHDMZ0-6Gw8WNTDbxaII2wof0S9MMv0GVwyCyl-5hyphenhyphen6RgU/s400/20_18A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573561533103803634" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8E-1wi0KK8tLN2ENeuljtBscIkUYpmCsbcrZyEuU43oO40mvakI5u-5wsX-oE8Cj17yXGmCYvqgxl9Z8dV0bDp8yWx8gJbXQT27eS8yQOhq3a07LP05u0ZdJJn7WX3Je2v438_auUwyg/s1600/24_22A.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8E-1wi0KK8tLN2ENeuljtBscIkUYpmCsbcrZyEuU43oO40mvakI5u-5wsX-oE8Cj17yXGmCYvqgxl9Z8dV0bDp8yWx8gJbXQT27eS8yQOhq3a07LP05u0ZdJJn7WX3Je2v438_auUwyg/s400/24_22A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573561531545285090" /></a><br /><br /><em>When Sue Wears Red<br /> <br />When Susanna Jones wears red<br />Her face is like an ancient cameo<br />Turned brown by the ages.<br />Come with a blast of trumpets, Jesus!<br /> <br />When Susanna Jones wears red<br />A queen from some time-dead Egyptian night<br />Walks once again.<br />Blow trumpets, Jesus!<br /> <br />And the beauty of Susanna Jones in red<br />Burns in my heart a love-fire sharp like pain.<br />Sweet silver trumpets, Jesus!<br /> - Langston Hughes</em><br /><br /><br />Sometimes I work better on a deadline, even though I really hate deadlines. <br /><br /> Sandra West, a writer who I have been acquainted with for decades, formerly of the Newark Writer's Collective in the '80s, contacted me just before vacation time in December. She told me she is curating the Black History Month Exhibit at the Newark Public Library. She wanted to put some of my dancing dolls in the exhibit. I was delighted at the request -- problem is, I didn't have any dancing dolls.<br /><br />So, I committed to making a pair for the exhibit, even though I was on my way out of the country on vacation.<br /><br />Well, true to form, the male doll did not cooperate/come together as I had envisioned. (In fairness, its not really all the doll's fault. I have always found male dolls to be more difficult. They take a lot of needle sculpting in order to make them more real, because of the angles needed to form the musculature - and I never should have committed to making one on short notice). However, the woman doll came out just fine. <br /><br />When Sandra saw her, she asked what is her name. I hadn't thought of a name and the doll didn't speak her name to me, so I told Sandra she could have the honors. Sandra named her Susanna, after the Langston Hughes poem, <em>When Sue Wears Red</em>.<br /><br /><br />Here is an exerpt from the Library press release for We Are A Dancing People:<br /><br />The Limbo, Cakewalk, Lindy Hop, the Shimmy –some of the most famous and enduring dance steps in America – can trace their roots to tribal rites such as Sowu, the Ghanese “dance of life’, and the Focadaba initiation dance from Guinea. These dance styles were carried over in slave ships, became fused with European influence in the South, and flowered into new and unexpected variations. That progression is explored in this year’s Black History Month salute <em>“We Are a Dancing People: The History of Black Dance from Then Until Now”</em> at the Newark Museum, 5 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey. <br /><br />Curated by Sandra L. West, who manages the Library’s James Brown African-American Room, the exhibit is paired with a photographic display, <em>The Art of Dance</em>, by photographer/collagist Mansa K. Mussa. <br /><br />In addition to dance inspired photographs by Mansa Mussa, the exhibition features:<br /><br />- A quilt entitled Shaking Senoras by artist Glendora Simonson;<br />- A dancing fabric doll created by Janice Anderson;<br />- One poem by an African American poet on the theme of dance installed in each of the twelve display cases in the gallery;<br />- A nineteen page essay We Are A Dancing People installed in the display cases written by curator Sandra L. West, previously published in the online literary journal Chickenbones: a Journal of Artistic and Literary African American Themes.<br /><br />Both shows run from January 26 through March 15, 2011, with opening night reception February 10, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. This celebration features music by the Sherry Winston Trio, an African dance performance by the 7th Principle Dance & Drum Ensemble, a talk about the art of dance by dancer photographer Mussa, and a reading by East Orange author/publisher Cheryl Willis Hudson from her new book, “My Friend Maya Loves to Dance.”<br /><br />For more information or to arrange a tour, please contact Ms. West at (973) 733-5411.janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-9660159958534872532011-01-03T10:11:00.000-08:002011-01-03T10:53:15.843-08:00Clearing the Head, Zihua Vacation, and Frida Kahlo as Inspiration<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShCF6bR4W0LoA4aMiB99hLr5kUbDLdMPMPYDpw4EsDmk5KpCXNX4IFqB0r4L9uSokZOyvpvNHegpZWQ-TDiUYMKTRVfv57vDdBl2A-eywWpMuLjMKyCXehgnPxp9dQMu4kbG-OCeksPA/s1600/002_2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQ4yJ3M5QRcw4XeB-c9dyGK2FQOQVX5cD70oQtTWNJXEedwDFJllCq1yBjItyscCV9qLKojg9eXM5ungpJVi3A-iPD-fijsK4tqGsGBlQMG5iKZxUY8OTgHi5fD6GL5IFWCuDHt1F950/s320/056_56.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558030462956631346" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is my last day of vacation. Tomorrow, back to the day job. We spent Christmas with my cousin at their home in Zihuatenajo. First things first - Thanks to Michielle and Frank for showing us an amazing time. Michielle and Frank were wonderful hosts. I rested, created, walked, swam and got to spend time getting to know Mi Prima. Frank and Michielle are both accomplished painters and their home is a little oasis of creative inspiration. Michielle gave LaShay painting lessons. L now makes really good palm trees.<br /><br />I made a Frida Kahlo doll as a gift for Michielle and Frank. They are both Frida-files as am I, and she made a perfect addition to their home. Everywhere you look in Mexico, you see images of Frida. She is a national and international treasure. I think often of the beauty she created while enduring such unimaginable physical and psychic pain. <br /><br />Being away at Christmas was a little different, but I think it was good for me and my little one, who loves to travel and didn't seem to mind at all. In fact, she wants to know are we going back next year or where else are we going. Kids are amazingly adaptable.<br /><br />Life is much slower and simpler in Zihuatanejo. Roosters crow in the morning and the Bread Man delivers fresh rolls in time for breakfast. I got to just sit and think about things. The need to incorporate quiet creative time everyday. How I had slacked off on blogging, thinking I don't have anything so exciting to say. Maybe its not all about excitement. Maybe its about just being, and giving myself permission to relax and play. I used to know that.<br /><br />So this year, my one resolution, is just to take things easy, not so serious, and make sure to put art/creativity into every aspect of life .. not just when I have time. Art making is a spiritual, meditative pursuit. I had almost forgotten. <br /><br />I'm setting a goal of writing daily, and posting weekly, even if nothing "exciting" is going on. Let's see how that goes.janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-45106227134266407922010-09-29T11:14:00.000-07:002010-09-29T13:07:15.037-07:00Catfish Friday Presents: Mujer/Woman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvlMibAjHTeBLRym11X8Mmx46o8ZwOy_ErGLp_EqydmsJ1Tn62vjfyqkhVxhTWKYJeRq_oQYeEb3RRGHUhlD-e34zt4eHwgd8pQrsUlN16nzPrUkeUYAXKES9C7Cj8BN1vS2VPHmvBBY/s1600/DSC_3524.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvlMibAjHTeBLRym11X8Mmx46o8ZwOy_ErGLp_EqydmsJ1Tn62vjfyqkhVxhTWKYJeRq_oQYeEb3RRGHUhlD-e34zt4eHwgd8pQrsUlN16nzPrUkeUYAXKES9C7Cj8BN1vS2VPHmvBBY/s400/DSC_3524.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522404336019182210" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZ2tJHLyj5VzSijM4AhnTxuV33odmIxZM-Ty-K5RDf7DeZuIEXDFHzwdRH8-TfGcqcI6hUxHnr_K9bK5dR1PXNODJ5Ra-BCZv7p8x4s1-wgt0L3r129ebqZDqV922WnuvFlm9mbD1E9A/s1600/DSC_3566.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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Janice Anderson (me!); 2. Lynn Presley; 3.Nancy Michielle Martinez (mi prima!); 4. Adrienne Wheeler, Gladys Grauer, Bisa Washington. 5. Sadee Brathwaite; 6. Shonda Nicholas; 7. Adrienne Wheeler; 8. Rear: Malcolm King (poet); Toni Thomas; Janice Anderson; Elaine Lee (poet); Aura Highsmith; Front - Shonda Nicholas (photographer/poet); Lynn Presley; Gladys Grauer; Aura Highsmith; Bisa Washington; Sadee Brathwaite. Photos by ToKz Adesanya. Not shown: Jody Lee, Ujima Majeed, Krystle Lemonias, Terry Body, Kathleen Heron, Lorena La Grassa.<br /><br /><br />My first experiences as a "co-curator". Mujer/Woman is an art exhibition about anything that represents women, from what a woman does, to the way she looks, how she smells, acts, dances, walks and talks. Whoever she is, wherever she is, all aspects of women are explored. The artists in this exhibition represent all realms of what a woman represents from fantasy to realistic; from conceptual to iconic whatever can be imagined or conceived about women were be explored in this exhibition. Special thanks to Catfish Friday founder/curator Toni Thomas, and to featured artists Sadee Brathwaite, Adrienne Wheeler and Kathleen Heron for their artist vision and assistance hanging the show.<br /><br />Catfish Friday, Women’s Art Collective is a growing community of women artists in visual and literary arts. The collective began in 2007 in Newark, NJ and has grown to include women across the Northeast and the Caribbean. Catfish Friday strives to create community among women artists in a supportive, non-competitive environment providing critique for works-in-progress and career building workshops and opportunities. For more information visit our website: www.catfishfriday.org, or write info@catfishfriday.org. Catfish Friday is a program of ARTSETC, www.artsetcnow.org.janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-76031709149307470212010-08-13T08:45:00.000-07:002010-08-13T08:45:04.215-07:00Day with Dolls 2010<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8YjhQJi-Nbk?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8YjhQJi-Nbk?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-36458986708861663642010-05-10T15:54:00.000-07:002010-05-10T15:57:21.803-07:00Mother & Child<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxhymkhEM2ZWODd0y6H0LEZ3UkPeNQDKijhlT-4weaepxpjsb_-KbiTNyvIPzIhvQuIo8OEN18krnBUYR8KdoE1UNEz5iZ5g1g1bkjdg83f80B3e5X_KFFhZKF1qHM8meBz10WoXhaPc/s1600/075.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQF9iS4A_LVGEBa808SWHEw3lDaB-H64to6uq3gE2hMaKPgR12a3dzF_kMvVlmP-93WDwx1-g3ip7JJwTOmWPejzakHVMo_9x9uKdWgLpR_qwxIKkYriA-LK-b9c3UZa2tjjoptoUZ76w/s400/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ts6oJT0rleSXFwOLUOV_AGvZs4_-KgC8aY5jIvQe3BUNecZ3Zey6I-y82Z_KwQdGBm5DEcph4O3uVFuOj2OGwpGwtJIbB1aFgql3vIeJb73TJeKsGqWg7pa5YssQP6SC9FkbM6ACQsc/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443435512362934434" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ts6oJT0rleSXFwOLUOV_AGvZs4_-KgC8aY5jIvQe3BUNecZ3Zey6I-y82Z_KwQdGBm5DEcph4O3uVFuOj2OGwpGwtJIbB1aFgql3vIeJb73TJeKsGqWg7pa5YssQP6SC9FkbM6ACQsc/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Mama Haiti</em> 24" cloth, paperclay, acrylic, wire armature. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Mama Haiti</em> will be featured, along with <em>The Quiltmaker & Her Granddaughter, </em>at Essex County College Gallery, Newark, New Jersey during the month of March (opening reception March 4, 5-8pm), in the exhibit entitled <em>Sanctuary for the Beloved.</em></span></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-49600385416658944502010-02-24T04:34:00.000-08:002010-02-28T15:16:23.980-08:002009-2010<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5eyh6GyxYKaVhZg8jcYIcVHlrq0qLRzZma0S-xHuzCwiwxmx-KxHc7kYz_PuIRNhD9IP5yBI6MPxagCPTzLUDmU6CCa4bohqBmDPBnHa2joEESsIZqwRyX8D3eQs_arMiBa-8ldEWGRo/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441788555615688658" style="WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5eyh6GyxYKaVhZg8jcYIcVHlrq0qLRzZma0S-xHuzCwiwxmx-KxHc7kYz_PuIRNhD9IP5yBI6MPxagCPTzLUDmU6CCa4bohqBmDPBnHa2joEESsIZqwRyX8D3eQs_arMiBa-8ldEWGRo/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>The Quiltmaker and her Granddaughter</em><br />Fiber Art Dolls& Mixed Media Installation<br />15” x 15” x 19” (cloth, paperclay, wire armature, wood, raffia)<br /><br />My Grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude James, made her transition from this world in 1989 at the age of 92. I was privileged to have her presence at my birth, and to be by her side in her last moments on this earth. In between, she gave many gifts. Among them: how to help things grow, how to cook, a love of old time gospel hymns, common sense (although not always evident in my behavior) and how to make art from scraps of cloth.<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmE4Tw4FDtknDb3oR-XwJwXVTPVrB1_hWmNv8m83_ZJBt7xvwefFJjc8-BOfEWI8OJvn0DEVTwesAkbLHtUu0Qmiyd3lmiF_6KYicy7fCDiPaQPXGeYUXmiSvrYv_dG9VqLALEYJrQC4/s1600-h/258.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441788583520322930" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmE4Tw4FDtknDb3oR-XwJwXVTPVrB1_hWmNv8m83_ZJBt7xvwefFJjc8-BOfEWI8OJvn0DEVTwesAkbLHtUu0Qmiyd3lmiF_6KYicy7fCDiPaQPXGeYUXmiSvrYv_dG9VqLALEYJrQC4/s400/258.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Yemaja</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">24" Cloth/handdyed; paperclay; wire armature; mixed media</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEf7ZVe3py482fCLa4UEjt5aCk6-42WhLZQsj_VIbgC-mfUUEvp0EKbAANDac3Mi-Yk4aybejP2cSowrbeWhR1clab0t40Wfip4YAoYchAxlt78CmAlMQx_pvv0SinWc2VcHAgliwzgmM/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441788578771198850" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEf7ZVe3py482fCLa4UEjt5aCk6-42WhLZQsj_VIbgC-mfUUEvp0EKbAANDac3Mi-Yk4aybejP2cSowrbeWhR1clab0t40Wfip4YAoYchAxlt78CmAlMQx_pvv0SinWc2VcHAgliwzgmM/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Don't Explain/Blues People Series</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">20" cloth/handdyed; paperclay</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQWEjuJ3RvZmfzra5wItfMwGHD6Fla4-oJGTwXwN9mWxKIuya8lKI6W74uQ10SOxmVL9DP1uVlLTTLK6-YBYkG_ymqKKruiLD6Ir1m385oqXIWogJYa0ZB6WueB3zaZFJk6kuTpbjFUg/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441788568954193890" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQWEjuJ3RvZmfzra5wItfMwGHD6Fla4-oJGTwXwN9mWxKIuya8lKI6W74uQ10SOxmVL9DP1uVlLTTLK6-YBYkG_ymqKKruiLD6Ir1m385oqXIWogJYa0ZB6WueB3zaZFJk6kuTpbjFUg/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Blues Spirit/Blues People Series</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">18" Cloth/Paperclay</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddzE_U2T8bJhP7ss2OpRUjNUjMguKJOhH-brINmiZi4j7OaCk3tC1-jQ-HWf_GObwVqzV80C8XnfZdjIQtw_bZwviQxmz27_8aLjuzA5a-dGmKz2bawrldrI2JMfCNqulFC3TmwHsyUU/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441788567861745634" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddzE_U2T8bJhP7ss2OpRUjNUjMguKJOhH-brINmiZi4j7OaCk3tC1-jQ-HWf_GObwVqzV80C8XnfZdjIQtw_bZwviQxmz27_8aLjuzA5a-dGmKz2bawrldrI2JMfCNqulFC3TmwHsyUU/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Blues Meditation/Blues People Series</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">12" Cloth; Paperclay<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh90W9H5gygpRFP8DoMtRbZ2kk2NplZFdiRLJ4YpvD84AhvUQnrncJ1arjcMFwS5lmTotluMiVnTSPG9m9CBAVr6WPkWOQbuoIzgqLDTbotOv8erQEJAtadprCKheW9DuesB0ewnCw4oA/s1600-h/recent+work+as+of+6-1-09+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443436724089750578" style="WIDTH: 277px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh90W9H5gygpRFP8DoMtRbZ2kk2NplZFdiRLJ4YpvD84AhvUQnrncJ1arjcMFwS5lmTotluMiVnTSPG9m9CBAVr6WPkWOQbuoIzgqLDTbotOv8erQEJAtadprCKheW9DuesB0ewnCw4oA/s400/recent+work+as+of+6-1-09+015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJdjepqOSGm7GTZGwQIMQ-gwsQJ-3GPUQargPn3hJxT5jEefWD6desxVdElmddIlk1s8PV5jkbsWsGMYcCjgfKzJhyxK-UXzlfvQCIP_tBnvzB26__cWWK70J90AN3zDABaOPZN1gdpo/s1600-h/recent+work+as+of+6-1-09+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443436716192451682" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJdjepqOSGm7GTZGwQIMQ-gwsQJ-3GPUQargPn3hJxT5jEefWD6desxVdElmddIlk1s8PV5jkbsWsGMYcCjgfKzJhyxK-UXzlfvQCIP_tBnvzB26__cWWK70J90AN3zDABaOPZN1gdpo/s400/recent+work+as+of+6-1-09+011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Naked</em>. 24" cloth, paperclay, wire armature. </span><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-77606957735745827932009-10-01T12:16:00.000-07:002010-02-24T08:05:41.736-08:00October Updates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidH6vQusEIxbbu9dVyWTSrNZsxzer69aMAcMpHWhlsb4Xpk9LpAk62B8_nG-BxFTP_N0d2ngbaL_tokiIYCsHwlDdkgF0MUpcuC3zLslIktYb8MdyUcLJUtBftO-AkiXX6l9kGZ5cMoGs/s1600-h/010.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uMz0-EFAwOW3KHsgdgLsC2ktdprVR-Tcd_ceai9TL4_pdPMJYlgfbpB9vJpCFEt9FAT1TRk8aGUzB9s9rWxnLK8zK9bhLcGq4VfVN0o12cx-ouSzic4P0wkE8zQThyphenhyphenEdYWEQFGWhb50/s1600-h/015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391737088208297346" style="WIDTH: 320px; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLQm2Yi6fzM7-q6a4KQBiDZjVVOMTyqdt6R9ssUkwn_O4E1SVLMu9OaPJFRhNo1jSb8Ecblt9ey5YZr-w7lnNQiUvICqwYKm6vwHH8VfOgttcPBxs245b8ELdbZdjaS1sB-nJ_DLp08M/s320/022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><br /><div>It is so exciting when what you have been working for begins to come to fruition.<br /><em></em></div><div><em>Mother & Child </em>were shown at the Spirit of Charity exhibit (September - October) at Maloney Art Gallery, College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ, commemorating 150th anniversary of founding of the Sister's of Charity order and the College's 110th. The highlight for me, beyond having my art selected, was meeting one of my personal Sheroes, Sister Helen Prejean, the author of Dead Man Walking, and the nun played by Susan Sarandon in the film.<br /><br />Also in September - October, <em>Lady Bird of Paradise Sings the Blues </em>was featured at Eureka Gallery, Hoboken, NJ for the exhibit I Love My Life,<br /><br /><em>Man & Woman, and Meditation doll </em>were featured in September at Celebration of Lawyers in the Arts, benefiting Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, at NJPAC, Newark, NJ.<br /><br />Coming soon - Catfish Friday Womens Art Collective and Newark Arts Council present <em>Search for the </em>Real during Newark Open Doors October 23-25, opening reception October 24 7-10 pm 972 Broad Street, Newark, NJ; <em>Essex Exposed 6</em>, curated by Patterson Sims at October 25 through November 22, Pierro Gallery, South Orange, NJ.</div></div></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-59942835666757489412009-07-06T11:18:00.001-07:002010-02-24T07:48:15.658-08:00IYANIFA'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFkH85rzkJ9zQCwWCGCG3yo54rhM0ALvfxZSwPxVvocSpH5zNsYrqjqvzqoZCWuKxZ6ueHi8jelxmXAFTuW81zVjcRinA4N0rcT2XSBjyQ8e2d-IVA729rnPpWWHQxW-t053Eaxhoz3w/s1600-h/055.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359790328894473170" style="WIDTH: 163px; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMcHFMVTk3NXjNNJ5r0CyPKGxntD0A7TRfVIbrmwpsWYt3zWeTYZKchmxXY5JpUVScycZUxUyaQu-aYfo6-YccrQ2sqDyNSvie7Kc9RK40GrdqNrHJ_p2ijnkZV_K-MZY_BV4WpagdWk/s320/040.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">IyanIfa - 30" cloth over wire armature, paperclay, acrylic.</span></em> </div><div></div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><div><br /><strong><em>You belong to the Universe and</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>the Universe belongs to You</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Heaven is home</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Earth is your school</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>The stage is crowded</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>You stand on the broad shoulders</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>of your Ancestors</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>The Orisa live within you</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>They must be honored</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Sacrifice brings success</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Contentment is your birthright</em></strong></div><div><div></div></div></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-9081590625796761152009-06-02T04:52:00.001-07:002009-06-18T04:20:54.197-07:00CATFISH FRIDAY PRESENTS: NAKED<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcDHrxB5h-Dy2DJqpNnBEyUNBLrBc8kZ7gF6M63o7b9HERHSkmSLc-MJx3CTZLtd711o4zEGtZJhPLzLNog0hcK7fxAF1BkOYcbs-106tfRX8KNB0K_Ddh_AGEhnBSaVqujo2kdSKzoo/s1600-h/recent+work+as+of+6-1-09+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348624562245425714" style="WIDTH: 222px; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDjjMkiQ2Gyt7l2jY1EphqzzeuhXaKTyDE0DPbb0x0kHt9ee4WDKUCdJp_u-g95Teos343hxkUnYRcFseJxLddbTF0Vvi0l9ijY3ngnPzHaEkShP_REtIZy8UjPWnqnUPbsSP5SYQi4w/s320/020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Untitled/Nudes 22", cloth, paperclay, acrylic; spirit dolls, 16-22", cloth, polymer clay, acrylic.</span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzi3iaUtisyWcp4uypTK-OZ8hKgt9D3y1Oqa4Tc05EMc2cypPomTsR6dTgBTP_8f4Xx97tGaTGqPrYRvwqTEp03LcRjbrzjCdJyO2bX5xT7lubKtnL3WE_75b_jan6YtORi4C-h9Ot-Q/s1600-h/catfishfridayimage.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342697145552061698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzi3iaUtisyWcp4uypTK-OZ8hKgt9D3y1Oqa4Tc05EMc2cypPomTsR6dTgBTP_8f4Xx97tGaTGqPrYRvwqTEp03LcRjbrzjCdJyO2bX5xT7lubKtnL3WE_75b_jan6YtORi4C-h9Ot-Q/s320/catfishfridayimage.png" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Catfish Friday Women's Art Collective Presents: NAKED, an Exhibit, at the Ice Gallery at the Coffee Cave, 45 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey, Sunday June 7, 3-6p.m. </em></span></div><br /><div>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<br />Catfish Friday, Women’s Art Collective presents: Naked<br />Dates: June 1 – 28, 2009<br />Location: The Ice Gallery at the Coffee Cave, 45 Halsey St. Newark, NJ 07102<br />Artists Reception: Sunday June 7, from 3 – 6 PM<br /><br />Naked is the title of this year’s 2nd invitational art exhibition featuring the work of women artists who participate in Catfish Friday women’s art collective. The topic of the exhibition Naked, curated by artist Toni Thomas, explores the concept of nakedness. What images conjure up when one hears the word naked? Are artists limited to portraying revealing nudes or will they reveal naked emotions on contemporary issues? Artists participating in this exhibition render their take on nakedness within the framework of their personal style, ideology and medium. The means by which they address the topic reaches across many subjects from nude renditions to portrayals of naked clichés, with adaptations of spiritual, emotional, conceptual, ideological and political perspectives. The work to be viewed takes one on a visual journey with many variations on the theme while inviting the viewer to grapple with their own perceptions of a naked reality that goes beyond the tangible physique.<br />Featured in the exhibition is the work of Janice Anderson, Tinnetta Bell, Sadee Brathwaite,<br />Maggie Brown, Kathleen Heron, Diana Jensen, Shonda Nicholas, Shirley Parker-Benjamin, Lynn Presley, Judth Salmon, Joya Thompson and Toni Thomas. The artists reception on Sunday, June 7th will include the poetic work of Mary Baldwin, Elaine Lee, Esther Morales and Lebrashawn Turman-Chase.<br /><br />Catfish Friday, Women’s Art Collective is a growing community of women artists in the Newark, New Jersey area and surrounding communities. Catfish Friday strives to create community among women artists in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Providing critique and support for works-in-progress, Catfish Friday meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month from September through June. Participation is open to any female artist working in visual or literary art at any stage of development. For more information call 973-699-3269 or visit website: www.catfishfriday.org.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-52976506989699357682009-05-12T10:50:00.001-07:002009-05-12T17:35:45.542-07:00Mother's Day<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIB5gEQ-ljEX0ebdZj549NHWIMb_i9hpCGAOfPdb9JcA7tdqM2i3JeTJFnZHrDlRymyfo_P29JRgRKvx6o0KP_R07h1IEigaV_JbqkYA-O5IRLqASXi9AtcQIAIXylYUAiG82MSf9h5Q/s1600-h/recent+work+5-09+041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335098421056472882" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIB5gEQ-ljEX0ebdZj549NHWIMb_i9hpCGAOfPdb9JcA7tdqM2i3JeTJFnZHrDlRymyfo_P29JRgRKvx6o0KP_R07h1IEigaV_JbqkYA-O5IRLqASXi9AtcQIAIXylYUAiG82MSf9h5Q/s320/recent+work+5-09+041.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JKX6kokKDsOr9Cx6VmSS_PNJY3jszTV7jS_fu8O3r-YA9JNqbUpdM6ZSO6vb5bQ1LLPVXaA4Ui4VR-W6V6vTHq0nA6_kaKpd3jgrDl7IsJ7WhYIS5iRw7r6mV4hfih6o4egj2_2aUwk/s1600-h/recent+work+5-09+042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335098426805991378" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JKX6kokKDsOr9Cx6VmSS_PNJY3jszTV7jS_fu8O3r-YA9JNqbUpdM6ZSO6vb5bQ1LLPVXaA4Ui4VR-W6V6vTHq0nA6_kaKpd3jgrDl7IsJ7WhYIS5iRw7r6mV4hfih6o4egj2_2aUwk/s320/recent+work+5-09+042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">original art card, photo and frame, by LaShay<br /><br /></span></em><div></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANFVpRSzis1moqhBN9M_SV5d9qrhP_0cWgURj8lcFE5vGgsR_TtKtw0UsMOFTXs6KZ9f95rongJKFkDu3g24dPK1QxpQtaY-2LwrqXm1bK6MmA62Mb0-ErF558OI2STAnVi6cOb6PyE0/s1600-h/recent+work+5-09+038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335098431282840802" style="WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANFVpRSzis1moqhBN9M_SV5d9qrhP_0cWgURj8lcFE5vGgsR_TtKtw0UsMOFTXs6KZ9f95rongJKFkDu3g24dPK1QxpQtaY-2LwrqXm1bK6MmA62Mb0-ErF558OI2STAnVi6cOb6PyE0/s320/recent+work+5-09+038.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QcOVBy6mlS1gYLq58FmE1I1pBU31-K16s26z6uCtOsxIZ4Ja75r6dO8SjK4M5ftPdvcGVwXmltYRHL4BDd97Fka9X66AUIgaW5mcjk8bYP6xU2jPoTe6tKbBr65-waM_HGHwgl8UjCw/s1600-h/recent+work+5-09+039.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335098434859929170" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QcOVBy6mlS1gYLq58FmE1I1pBU31-K16s26z6uCtOsxIZ4Ja75r6dO8SjK4M5ftPdvcGVwXmltYRHL4BDd97Fka9X66AUIgaW5mcjk8bYP6xU2jPoTe6tKbBr65-waM_HGHwgl8UjCw/s320/recent+work+5-09+039.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">original grafitti art card (recognize the red glasses? - hmmm); 6" bike - Jerry Gant</span><br /></em><br /><br /><br /><div>It's a great thing to be recognized. Look what I got from the person who made me a mother! I am so proud of this little creative spirit. Having her in my life was/is the best and smartest thing i've ever done and will do.<br /><br />And from the artist known as Jerry Gant - a token of a appreciation for the exchange and artistic and life journey we are all on. Says JG: the Journey, whether by car, by bicycle, wheelchair, escorted out in handcuffs, carried away on a stretcher, or walking on our own two feet, needs to be recognized and honored. Thanks J.<br /><br />Blessed be all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, Aunties, Birthmothers, Fostermothers, Nurturers, Caretakers, Wisewomen, etc., (because all women are Mothers) we honor and salute you.</div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-44464040068954197102009-03-25T09:04:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:27:15.545-07:00Back to My Roots<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmz6iaCaSakvehcIPG5xL-qEcqcPHibFpb8UKuowbPYQuRsOY-7Z2bRPUquxfi7bOl2Nq9fQODErCxL3D58UCNRN2J8EFCK2vLD18U42ibB2HPtjRSp5VlAFItF5kN_DuwbnzwepvIIc/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317270885325282818" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmz6iaCaSakvehcIPG5xL-qEcqcPHibFpb8UKuowbPYQuRsOY-7Z2bRPUquxfi7bOl2Nq9fQODErCxL3D58UCNRN2J8EFCK2vLD18U42ibB2HPtjRSp5VlAFItF5kN_DuwbnzwepvIIc/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLZCN2uG9iK91z31Ya0A80s8oiSVkH7TSGLEtUXM_kqtWzbZMZdxF4Y3I7ilu-8iKcCSqhuc4-w1eNVwWcyLn8NHrroPtzbQehl8cMMYoh7q4ZzJgyQJkbkq_uc3Z_n-9916EUiNYFbA/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317270873759960146" style="WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLZCN2uG9iK91z31Ya0A80s8oiSVkH7TSGLEtUXM_kqtWzbZMZdxF4Y3I7ilu-8iKcCSqhuc4-w1eNVwWcyLn8NHrroPtzbQehl8cMMYoh7q4ZzJgyQJkbkq_uc3Z_n-9916EUiNYFbA/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><em></em></div><div><em></em></div><div><em>Always amazing how easy it is to get thrown off my game. A serendipitous encounter, a turn right instead of left, focus is lost, and off I go again, following paths meant for the footsteps of another.<br /><br />Earth-school is difficult, challenging, as it is meant to be. The lessons we fail to learn once, come back again in another package, over and over again, until we get it. And when we think we got it, the Universe sends it again and asks, “Are you sure?” Need to get centered; meditate, pray, zhikr, shut up, be still, listen, remember what I’m really here for. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Bless the past and those who brought the gift/lesson, even (especially) the hard lesson; love and honor them; release; and send them on their way.<br /><br />Catfish Friday is planning a show in June. This piece has something to do with a tree, roots, wings. Its been in my head since last summer, and is gradually taking shape. There is evolution here. I don’t know who she is yet…<br /></div></em></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-59841109554357732912009-03-08T17:33:00.001-07:002009-03-11T08:23:20.253-07:00Anyone Can Fly! -- Faith Ringgold Event 3-8-09<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tKQHxYFhyphenhyphenSRb5HjUUAEnxmHVAJjqxtGRFcXbVxuaPZaHnMrApvvChS5TlQcpoo4eC1riMPN41naU_Z70aLd-bOxVMqm13jrmBltOvBNPsNo8EGX4pdXfJdYtY-Duh-R2Ci2IJeaw7W0/s1600-h/2-09+106.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310980186231361266" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tKQHxYFhyphenhyphenSRb5HjUUAEnxmHVAJjqxtGRFcXbVxuaPZaHnMrApvvChS5TlQcpoo4eC1riMPN41naU_Z70aLd-bOxVMqm13jrmBltOvBNPsNo8EGX4pdXfJdYtY-Duh-R2Ci2IJeaw7W0/s320/2-09+106.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieFQ_CSPSdFNNANal-QyuiUqAAioqbBgTqLggXB4X75HSKLwWE6RCRl1VKlZZre3mgRW3BoeO5OpEnN_s4zd1HV3lW-7OR7Nm07Bz9_WNPwTPCMQu9_v8rU5skWUM6fzMVzjgk4ZkDa8/s1600-h/2-09+107.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310980344626747986" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieFQ_CSPSdFNNANal-QyuiUqAAioqbBgTqLggXB4X75HSKLwWE6RCRl1VKlZZre3mgRW3BoeO5OpEnN_s4zd1HV3lW-7OR7Nm07Bz9_WNPwTPCMQu9_v8rU5skWUM6fzMVzjgk4ZkDa8/s320/2-09+107.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikf58pWuvKt3wlJUxvm0WuTF0MmyuP58i-EkAfoD7AVHeA__nlg5XcO0pfVz2CGngKhJqtRAKV7_3Z3S8Le6NCxDXavarYfxMQkAptQaa7SM0jiuRQShKTsJGtZDjmZYZKagHVvRRaiOE/s1600-h/2-09+105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310980180001292850" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikf58pWuvKt3wlJUxvm0WuTF0MmyuP58i-EkAfoD7AVHeA__nlg5XcO0pfVz2CGngKhJqtRAKV7_3Z3S8Le6NCxDXavarYfxMQkAptQaa7SM0jiuRQShKTsJGtZDjmZYZKagHVvRRaiOE/s320/2-09+105.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3ybJbWjkjxpYbPPdDznjb3CD7GL1-E3nsDlUTBtZ15CGYcd72WaF8gPiQQdG7SGFWRUmTJYCw3eshLNTZwwcRF43YvTIbUwZh8VjElMSeKM-CzbvvBMLHGCCrlOVpdaZY5LadX7l4lk/s1600-h/2-09+103.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310980170476108946" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3ybJbWjkjxpYbPPdDznjb3CD7GL1-E3nsDlUTBtZ15CGYcd72WaF8gPiQQdG7SGFWRUmTJYCw3eshLNTZwwcRF43YvTIbUwZh8VjElMSeKM-CzbvvBMLHGCCrlOVpdaZY5LadX7l4lk/s320/2-09+103.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrarmlrLqcbm0HKvZJuDPxgEIe6bkTjTgyQCDhAVmIDFLMOfOXLuZ9AmB6DiabAi_EpoTBPbV11-LD9zzNkP8NDmvNwWO_sXoR7G8X-djv9Vl4nmGxrsjqsVbs8FMGn-PCwa9_G7p7Qck/s1600-h/2-09+102.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310980144570805890" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrarmlrLqcbm0HKvZJuDPxgEIe6bkTjTgyQCDhAVmIDFLMOfOXLuZ9AmB6DiabAi_EpoTBPbV11-LD9zzNkP8NDmvNwWO_sXoR7G8X-djv9Vl4nmGxrsjqsVbs8FMGn-PCwa9_G7p7Qck/s320/2-09+102.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfChUpLN51x6CeQZOvBZppt17tIkzVbzoQImPGUmpW4fxOcqI10nL8G_jH3y29xsCsoWkKd2aEHUz9JOxI7kDXft1YJGqvBRXDgo4MesatOhUIY5LAiX-EGFGtBGQcmt_Xy4KXoxan4Wc/s1600-h/2-09+100.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310980137251244946" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfChUpLN51x6CeQZOvBZppt17tIkzVbzoQImPGUmpW4fxOcqI10nL8G_jH3y29xsCsoWkKd2aEHUz9JOxI7kDXft1YJGqvBRXDgo4MesatOhUIY5LAiX-EGFGtBGQcmt_Xy4KXoxan4Wc/s320/2-09+100.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><div><em>LaShay and I had the privilege of attending this event, and meeting the great fiber artist and author, Faith Ringgold, and a reading and book signing at ABC Carpet & Home, New York, NY. Ms. Faith has been one of my favorite artist for 30 years and an inspiration to me. Tar Beach and Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky have been among our favorite bedtime stories since LaShay was a baby. </em></div><div><em></em></div><em></em></div><div><em>Faith Ringgold was born and raised in Harlem, USA, and received an M.A. from City College of New York in 1959. Her work is in the permanent collection of many museums including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is the author and illustrator of 17 children's books, including Tar Beach, which was a Caldecott Honor Book and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration.</em></div><div><em></em></div><div><em>Thank you, Ms. Faith. </em></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-18744292312944247712009-02-25T12:14:00.001-08:002009-03-25T16:25:36.468-07:00Indigo is Singing Off Key, Dancing Out Loud, Laughing, Shaking and Quickstepping Across the Clouds of Possibilities<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcGZ2UNEDWNMmdmu9QN1uVfXyzj9-O7Lw2Hj4F284_gWETWoAz2jFdUroi59_XDlr6gQ9fHszLWOR2t_qoSNnH6anrMOgKCjpCPnBBOOveBdfA3JCyzyVlmZHO9u858bWalBIiXXRZhw/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317270512491617474" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcGZ2UNEDWNMmdmu9QN1uVfXyzj9-O7Lw2Hj4F284_gWETWoAz2jFdUroi59_XDlr6gQ9fHszLWOR2t_qoSNnH6anrMOgKCjpCPnBBOOveBdfA3JCyzyVlmZHO9u858bWalBIiXXRZhw/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Indigo is celebrating the spring equinox. </span></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-51650936876398328772009-02-19T09:15:00.000-08:002009-02-24T08:28:32.812-08:00Rejection, Reaction and Courage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUyNuHwFyJgIs5Pnwty8uH6i58jy8-6FjKwHNiS-k1nhQHXtNEA-yk5g-kPftfzP_EZFKPuxnr9AEcl1-Y3T5AbTpy73NdYT_4aNSKUaEwpPa6Y6P1SpdEceCzQhrryE5AozIwTjhsns/s1600-h/5-08+through+6-08+093.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304632712433679970" style="WIDTH: 169px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUyNuHwFyJgIs5Pnwty8uH6i58jy8-6FjKwHNiS-k1nhQHXtNEA-yk5g-kPftfzP_EZFKPuxnr9AEcl1-Y3T5AbTpy73NdYT_4aNSKUaEwpPa6Y6P1SpdEceCzQhrryE5AozIwTjhsns/s320/5-08+through+6-08+093.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwySOvJLxIR_K-YM4wXc1ACOcLVx16EijGTl_3cLtWML5RHdNH5FLMiRHZojz7_T9s6KT0WJS6B38J9O-QAtoiwBt8cBsuRa73mKvB6STvXqUc-EIJNqf3C-EiFWxlmOZJD3eHs0qvm4/s1600-h/Janice+with+Lady+Bird+of+Paradise+Sings+the+Blues.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304632705966124706" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwySOvJLxIR_K-YM4wXc1ACOcLVx16EijGTl_3cLtWML5RHdNH5FLMiRHZojz7_T9s6KT0WJS6B38J9O-QAtoiwBt8cBsuRa73mKvB6STvXqUc-EIJNqf3C-EiFWxlmOZJD3eHs0qvm4/s320/Janice+with+Lady+Bird+of+Paradise+Sings+the+Blues.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Yesterday, I had lunch with this artist, a brother, who is a genius and very funny, raw. I kinda hate the phrase “streetsmart”– its overworked and most often used to imply a different, maybe lesser kind of intelligence – when in point of fact, the street is a university of its own. And this particular brother is way smarter than me on every level I can discern, which is at once intimidating and intriguing at the same time, but that is another matter entirely.<br /><br />So anyway, we talked about a lot of things, including rejection and reaction to it, as an artist and a human being. How you have to have courage to put yourself out there, and even more to pick yourself up off the floor. I thought about my experience with the Hoffman Challenge last year, and it was cathartic to talk it through with somebody who gets it. I never wrote about this, or even talked about it much to any but a few people. I had created and submitted the piece “Lady Bird of Paradise Sings the Blues”, which I am re-posting here for reference. The jury gave me really good marks and feedback and promptly<strong><em> sent the doll back as unfit to travel because she was “too racy”. </em></strong>(She has been re-christened "Tracy" for "Too Racy" by the brother.)<br /><br />So, after I picked myself up off the floor, I had to ask myself why it was important to me for the Hoffman people to like my work in the first place? I make things that reflect my reality – women that look like me and my family and my sisterfriends, things I see in life, on the street, in stories and legends that don’t necessarily reflect majority idea of beauty and femininity, but this is my aesthetic. Black women/women of color, are always too much of something, and/or not enough of something else, i.e., too black or not black enough, too smart for our own good or too stupid, too sassy, evil, sexy, fat, fill in the blank. Is “racy” a code for, you need not apply? Should I care? Should I try again this year with a toned down watered down prettyasaprincessonapea doll? Should I just make a white girl (I can do those too) and see what happens?<br /><br />I guess the courage part comes in where you have to weigh the value and benefit of having a piece tour in a national/international show, and the recognition from that, versus your own artistic integrity. How far do you bend before you break? What do you say to your spirit? </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></div></span><div><span style="font-size:85%;">So as my brother-artist spoke to me about the story, the narrative, of our art, and how this is what makes it ours - how we claim ownership of it - I took another look at Tracy and remembered what she said to me as I was making her. It takes a long time for me to bring up a face in paperclay and somewhere in the process the doll tells her own story. She spoke clearly and reminded me of a girl I knew in intermediate school. At twelve, Gail was a dark, brooding, little soul with the face of a doll and a body straight outta Cirque du Soleil. She was sassy and swinging. All the little boys followed her like love struck puppies. All the little girls hated her. Gail knew things we didn't know and did things we didn't do. She looked at us with cold disdain. She didn't need us little pootbutts for friends. She lived with her grandmother. We never knew where her parents were. She came to school sometimes with bruises and scars on her face and body. She started high school with us but disappeared without a trace by the time we were all fourteen. I never knew if she moved away or ran away. I've never seen her since, until she reemerged in the face/figure of Tracy Gail/Lady Bird of Paradise Sings the Blues. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div></div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">These are the things I know and the stories I tell. I really don't know very much about cute and dainty. Innocence mangled, hope challenged, wreckage, redemption. Singing out loud off key. These are the things I know something about. My dolls are too racy to travel...</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></div></span><div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-15712694153237554702009-01-08T10:26:00.000-08:002009-02-12T07:49:54.667-08:00Catching up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXBCqo-TsdZ5gLfYULcAbE2D-tq7G8HhytxOs46uc6OhJP3Jp33Nu-rclJ6rkmDSOPl-CR9a7dV18yEZ82oL8XYSI6ugD6nERwfSe9r5_0o7dXDssgPckJfE81QMEeYK72R7ddj6nPucg/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301934923900188466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXBCqo-TsdZ5gLfYULcAbE2D-tq7G8HhytxOs46uc6OhJP3Jp33Nu-rclJ6rkmDSOPl-CR9a7dV18yEZ82oL8XYSI6ugD6nERwfSe9r5_0o7dXDssgPckJfE81QMEeYK72R7ddj6nPucg/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+158.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ94YxUwPUzWIkA_06gjrJLldFeOkfVBCyUE0SA_PPTcQji8FwX_KVhYTgqgaVAx-Lrr8ASSwShtzjoRGS2v5J6N9PeCPLcK8yfKaEWWaN_WDNNshlZuHF6-DFOP6fWY6psc0lOLm4seI/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301934925535239938" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ94YxUwPUzWIkA_06gjrJLldFeOkfVBCyUE0SA_PPTcQji8FwX_KVhYTgqgaVAx-Lrr8ASSwShtzjoRGS2v5J6N9PeCPLcK8yfKaEWWaN_WDNNshlZuHF6-DFOP6fWY6psc0lOLm4seI/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+159.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Bisa Washington's Arlington Arts Gallery</span></em><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNOKNQWHye3NfeBjmLDuJ73RvjrKfKGdERohb0wWTCaiSAn61qQxPmTrYT6wzAK1k4pAXmj8nB9rWYcirDESW-TzMwAICNX1YAfswOQo47fOxTiBns2YauNw3uYQlaZsEyjl01J0nOWY/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+146.JPG"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03aqwYhRh8EYPqPLmUwJ_bt-YOEMlKDgEBfpJ-3PVN7CI-_EvwrXylwmVwKlhNA9S1CdiRk2v1EIPKscgWcZ75TJfdgjhb7qjYPcD4YpX5rMsg6NdxRshFBmDr1lG20CStmktmf7fiQU/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301934924992575586" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03aqwYhRh8EYPqPLmUwJ_bt-YOEMlKDgEBfpJ-3PVN7CI-_EvwrXylwmVwKlhNA9S1CdiRk2v1EIPKscgWcZ75TJfdgjhb7qjYPcD4YpX5rMsg6NdxRshFBmDr1lG20CStmktmf7fiQU/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+168.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcxZ10n29KOP22nWZ2gJeUNNouqQNGMd7F5Eiuf_bsbtgSuiD31JQ9W5aA8vkc1nYQDR3MspvM_74_xWAE0rn-rN0C7w3iCrrT0382AUzBs4rScp_deOueUHbAE2-btwpKxFvUQrbWO0/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+146.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301935955672606818" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcxZ10n29KOP22nWZ2gJeUNNouqQNGMd7F5Eiuf_bsbtgSuiD31JQ9W5aA8vkc1nYQDR3MspvM_74_xWAE0rn-rN0C7w3iCrrT0382AUzBs4rScp_deOueUHbAE2-btwpKxFvUQrbWO0/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+146.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Above left: Bisa with two of my spirit dolls and her mixed media creations; right photo: dolls on exhibit</span></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3HjAFPJpw6aJ-sAFMBc6meyNzkzjXldJVF7eilkpEEzcwkcq6HHrhfmsPXO9ZhHJ410YynnB1vjFCWoHhC_k2S5H44YWYSNhLOI4v62NAF8jRFL3PtCR7WKWJS7btlyPTd0j_UOz8fg/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301935975302191986" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3HjAFPJpw6aJ-sAFMBc6meyNzkzjXldJVF7eilkpEEzcwkcq6HHrhfmsPXO9ZhHJ410YynnB1vjFCWoHhC_k2S5H44YWYSNhLOI4v62NAF8jRFL3PtCR7WKWJS7btlyPTd0j_UOz8fg/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+131.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjzNenHRuMwkZpyj2GGyQsjTSYgBYvNzEc-zbijEmWLf_m7hweNKzROeRLnv7-zFIYH8d9Mq_GPNeqqbEMD4G1GEPFy8IpMVx0CBZNabTzELNqOnZC5UAB_-OaYIjYKaog2gVxnvP8mU/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+127.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301935964853129074" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjzNenHRuMwkZpyj2GGyQsjTSYgBYvNzEc-zbijEmWLf_m7hweNKzROeRLnv7-zFIYH8d9Mq_GPNeqqbEMD4G1GEPFy8IpMVx0CBZNabTzELNqOnZC5UAB_-OaYIjYKaog2gVxnvP8mU/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+127.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">above left: Healing dolls by me; right, various dolls on display at Holiday Party, Jersey City</span></em><br /><br /></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0Fy1toJCqlnQWXR3FHAfK-KgWEd6IuptOMFi6XambtJ5TOZihrLvFOlyNfEIL-OiMh6MBFE6aNQfaSlSdRH4Ln8BqshFRdyuTDyaOC5Q_3-iIKuGZvjgjyvPBHCpFLb30T7qk6XVgVg/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+128.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301935964865910178" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0Fy1toJCqlnQWXR3FHAfK-KgWEd6IuptOMFi6XambtJ5TOZihrLvFOlyNfEIL-OiMh6MBFE6aNQfaSlSdRH4Ln8BqshFRdyuTDyaOC5Q_3-iIKuGZvjgjyvPBHCpFLb30T7qk6XVgVg/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+128.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFzBd7dXHOW9tJtu1AjF8JiZYm2DjYUzb2CBSnAMQoEKwHU_f-47WAsaqz3F8RuWchiyeMcbRw28wbphnEoekmtnO-EHNgVX_pOfUUjwJLrIf9U8lsttVdeSqQ3iapfhYJXr3UtWMyiQ/s1600-h/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+126.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301935955944356594" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFzBd7dXHOW9tJtu1AjF8JiZYm2DjYUzb2CBSnAMQoEKwHU_f-47WAsaqz3F8RuWchiyeMcbRw28wbphnEoekmtnO-EHNgVX_pOfUUjwJLrIf9U8lsttVdeSqQ3iapfhYJXr3UtWMyiQ/s320/doll+exhibits+fall+winter+2008+126.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Holiday Doll Party, Jersey City.</span></em><br /><br /></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">It’s a new year and quite a while since my last post. What’s happening in the world and what have I been up to?<br /><br />Let’s see… many life changes and new energy. Gains and losses. People have entered and exited. I send blessings and wish them well.<br /><br />Miriam Makeba – Mama Afrika, who dared to lift her voice in the face of apartheid and endured exile in its name; Odetta – the voice of the Civil Rights Movement; Eartha Kitt – who dared to speak the truth to power and was “blacklisted” for it. We mark the contributions of these pioneer women artists, and bless them on their journey. Note to file: create something to commemorate them in 2009.<br /><br />November 2008: A new president – the economy is crumbling and Barack Obama promises change. Andrew Young noted that, just like with the cities, black people seem to get the big job when nobody else wants it. But I’m so proud just the same, both of Mr. Obama, Mrs. Obama (accomplished professional woman in her own right), and those two beautiful little girls who will have the unprecedented experience of being the first Black first daughters. As for me, having been born on the heels of Jim Crow and the cusp of the Civil Rights Movement, its hard to imagine what this will mean in the life of my child and her peers, to live in a world where such is possible. Most of all, I feel like my country finally grew up and owned up.<br /><br />LaShay and I went to the Tina Turner concert Thanksgiving night. – you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced Tina Turner through the eyes of an 8 year old. Ironic that Tina had the same effect on me when I was 8. At 69 she looks and sounds better than ever. More than that, Tina represents the ability of woman to free ourselves and rise from the ashes. I’m hoping to look half that good by the time I’m 69. I still have (a little) time to get there.<br /><br />Saturday after Thanksgiving: Mixed media artist Bisa Washington invited me to participate in her annual holiday doll exhibit at her Arlington Arts Gallery in Newark. Bisa is a visionary; culturally aware, insightful, ancestor inspired and an all around generous sister. (She is also creating the first urban bread and breakfast in Newark! This is a marvelous idea. Why didn’t anybody ever think of this before?) She surrounds herself with women and men, engaging and creative, that paint, sculpt, stitch, make music play drums dance and bake cakes.. So much to be learned from the company of women artists, like Bisa, Sister Adrienne, Shirley Parker-Benjamin (check out <a href="http://www.eziliarts.com/">http://www.eziliarts.com/</a>) . Also got some good counsel from our sister artist emeritus, Gladys Grauer who stopped by. (Unfortunately, my camera died that day, so I don’t have many pictures of the event, but I will post what I have).<br /><br />December 2008: Dolly-day party with Mindbodyandsoul Doll Club of Jersey City. Angela put on a great party, which was attended by fellow doll makers from GSDA of Neptune NJ and 3-D Doll Club of Mt. Vernon New York. Check out the show and tell table. Then, Garden State Doll Club had our holiday party where we did a doll exchange from a Judy Ward pattern. I got my wish – the doll I received was from my good friend and one of my favorite local dollmakers, Mary Louisa Klawatter (she also drew my doll!). Mary Lou designs dolls from her Scandanavian tradition. One special detail that I love, which unfortunately doesn’t translate well in photos, is that she hand embroiders the faces. More pictures on Stephanie Novatski’s blog, </span></em><a href="http://www.novasblossoms.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">www.novasblossoms.blogspot.com</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">.<br /><br />Last but not least, we attended 3-D’s holiday party January 3, 2009 in Mt. Vernon. As usual, I got mad lost going there, but I was glad I went. The sisters always have a different take on dolls that I love to see and experience. We did a pin doll exchange which was lots of fun too.<br />*****<br />Now that the holidays are over, with no new shows planned, I can just sit back and work on the pieces that interest me. I have been experimenting with polymer clay heads over cloth bodies, and like the results. Although I think I still like paper clay better, polymer clay gives similar results much faster and is less labor intensive. Also, I want to work on some African tribal dolls out of the Maasai, Woodabe, and Ndebele traditions. All of these feature very intricate beading. That work is very slow going, so fortunately there are no time constraints. I also got hooked on pin dolls while I was home over the holidays. They are a good way of making use of scraps that are too small for anything else. </span></em></div><div><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">More artistic new years resolutions - do more with mixed media; don't be so literal always, be more abstract, in doll construction; experiment more with staging the dolls and telling a story; try art quilts, quilt journaling, wearables, polymer jewelry, ATCs. Stretch a bit. </div><div><br />Next weekend is Mindbodyandsoul Doll Club. I suggested we do a round robin doll, which is an idea I got from elinor peace bailey’s Mother Plays with Dolls. elinor is a master doll maker who I love, both for her irreverent love and use of colors in dollmaking and wearable art and her philosophical outlook on women, work, and giving ourselves permission to play. As women, we tend to take everything we do so seriously, even our recreation. I refer back to elinor’s book frequently to remind myself that creativity and expression is a right, not a privilege. </span></em></div></div></div></div></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-87628650521063308922008-10-16T11:27:00.000-07:002008-10-20T08:43:08.669-07:00Artist Sabrina Zarco<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-luWtz0qE7-ysRj8ORmJzGPIYt8QIR7pRD8imUGAq7Ta9wNzi8jPJGXKrkuaBmaUJCK8ELerkXuHZe_h9hSkebxYWF4iho44BE9IP_hG5jR4PInZLBfAIs2hnZ2x9eaONEOs_ukIJ28/s1600-h/Korto_Momolu.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258469031290134130" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-luWtz0qE7-ysRj8ORmJzGPIYt8QIR7pRD8imUGAq7Ta9wNzi8jPJGXKrkuaBmaUJCK8ELerkXuHZe_h9hSkebxYWF4iho44BE9IP_hG5jR4PInZLBfAIs2hnZ2x9eaONEOs_ukIJ28/s200/Korto_Momolu.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBtUOjWnGlcdTGlGJw65_R21apU19PmUO6__9jxifsrqP59pNpHX24O56viv6GLN0gUEv2QpDkR0-9sBXWJr60X_BAHzQwC18VwLc29VhgZ941juuvksyKjWePBfMEPR66Cm0IKgYf9g/s1600-h/sabrina_zarco_women_of_juarez_overal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258469034150610098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBtUOjWnGlcdTGlGJw65_R21apU19PmUO6__9jxifsrqP59pNpHX24O56viv6GLN0gUEv2QpDkR0-9sBXWJr60X_BAHzQwC18VwLc29VhgZ941juuvksyKjWePBfMEPR66Cm0IKgYf9g/s200/sabrina_zarco_women_of_juarez_overal.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPIjs06AWOHD3J7NI4er0XUVV7KqXleI64TtJyK4jrOmLbSjY8jBrk7fPk-M1ept6FDZ1O06SboW0wvujoL1h_R9ET1e3y-alOO9fncnaCbiHkVV3S_CPMnpbbkmnjYNzCjlVad7XvjY/s1600-h/the_elements.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258469065233066146" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPIjs06AWOHD3J7NI4er0XUVV7KqXleI64TtJyK4jrOmLbSjY8jBrk7fPk-M1ept6FDZ1O06SboW0wvujoL1h_R9ET1e3y-alOO9fncnaCbiHkVV3S_CPMnpbbkmnjYNzCjlVad7XvjY/s200/the_elements.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfgLWX-g_LYyF52gNQ2QU4HmvmCMpas0IwCX5vtwHgnFZaxu9YoNXGPRedxvfAmZBv_qpHO-LO5khVThVap6NX8wnedH8Q6jVFTUVRvSYNei61AOZvHlH_Or5UD3wGfbbQi3TYGOGcfE/s1600-h/ZarcoSSuenos_detail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258469074154268050" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfgLWX-g_LYyF52gNQ2QU4HmvmCMpas0IwCX5vtwHgnFZaxu9YoNXGPRedxvfAmZBv_qpHO-LO5khVThVap6NX8wnedH8Q6jVFTUVRvSYNei61AOZvHlH_Or5UD3wGfbbQi3TYGOGcfE/s200/ZarcoSSuenos_detail.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Pictured - Sabrina Zarco (right) with Project Runway finalist Korto Momolu; the fiber arts of Sabrina Zarco. </em></span></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div>Please check out my online friend Sabrina Zarco (see sidebar "Chicana Creating Art from Chaos"). Sabrina is an amazing artist-educator-quilter/fiber artist out of Little Rock, AR. I stumbled upon her blog over a year ago, and have been spiritually uplifted and educated by her contributions ever since. Sabrina comes from a Chicana/Mexicana heritage and combines her culture and traditions with contemporary imagery. It is always facinating to see how similar we all are despite our different backgrounds while celebrating our diversity. I was particularly blown away by her posted work and words regarding Dia de la Muertos in October and November 2007. Her recognition of the ancestors and iconography was so reminiscent of West African Yoruba culture. Sabrina inspires, educates and uplifts with her art. Love you, Sister! </div><br /><div></div><div>Check her out at <a href="http://www.sabrinazart.blogspot.com/">http://www.sabrinazart.blogspot.com/</a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212199468121525037.post-35629141701136606552008-10-16T10:24:00.000-07:002008-10-18T05:08:52.829-07:00Some Friends of ours at Jersey City Open Doors, October 4, 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOprh9h2Dumyd3J3sY14MsGxjTJbfvUpsvEKoP2TR6fOZubx7mVBhc4Qib1DnsULEb2AQtN4Q_rAJxp-SAKrQFX-7oxO7HpFw3AWcUuQZfwBWXgxXl_FC-0H0-RnTe1eRHtbFfbLrXtA/s1600-h/JC+Open+Doors+10-08+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258462518039462418" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" 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Also pictured, Senegalese artists Papa Gora Tall and Ibou N'Doye.</span></div></div>janice a/k/a earthloczwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001463966351276809noreply@blogger.com1