It is hard to know when to release images on a public stage such as facebook or a blog. I have been building on this idea for some time now. First it was a more general topic, women's issues.
Then I zeroed in on the thought that the bigger issue is education. Education will lead to equality, empowerment, employment and self-confidence. When women have the opportunity to become educated, not only do their lives improve, but the entire neighborhood, country, and world improves.
I started by looking at a list of the ten countries in the world where it is most difficult for the female population to get an education. But then I started opening my eyes to populations in the United States that have less access and opportunities than more privileged areas. (Preachy, but true!) This series can go on and on, but I want to share a bit of this body of work today, starting with the most recent. I am posting 4 of 14!
(Read my last post if you are interested in my artist's statement about these paintings.)
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| Teach Me: Burkina Faso |
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| Teach Me: Indigenous America |
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| Teach Me: Tibet |
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| Teach Me: Somalia |
I have begun to enter some of these works in watercolor competitions. I don't know if they have a stand alone power, but they come from my heart and soul!
4 comments:
I believe that when work comes from the heart, it holds a certain power. These sure do! Well done- can’t wait to see where you go from here!
I like where you're going! Keep it up!
There is a great book called "Half the Sky" by Nicholas Kristoff (NY Times columnist and author, from Yahmill County) and SherylWu Dunn about the power of educating women and girls, and the difference it can make in societal change. It might provide some good fuel for your ideas. Really enjoy the work you are doing. Wayne
It is great to hear people pursuing their dream and becoming successful.
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